Special Right Triangles Quiz (5 Questions)

1. True or False: In a 45°–45°–90° triangle, the legs are equal.

2. A 45°–45°–90° triangle has leg = 6. Find the hypotenuse.

3. In a 30°–60°–90° triangle, short leg = 4. Find long leg and hypotenuse.

4. True or False: All triangles are special right triangles.

5. Give a real-world example of a 30°–60°–90° triangle.

Answer Key

1. True

2. Hypotenuse = 6√2

3. Long leg = 4√3, Hypotenuse = 8

4. False

5. Roof slopes, ramps, equilateral triangle split in half, etc.