30-60-90 Triangle Exploration

Topic:Geometry, Pythagoras or Pythagorean Theorem, Right Triangles

Use the applet below to explore the side lengths of a 30-60-90 triangle. Complete the exploration questions on Exploration 2 p.423 in your Big Ideas Geometry textbook.

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