Altitudes and Side Lengths
Before we go around flirting with all the right triangles on the two-dimensional plane (although they are quite saucy), we should get down to business. Get to know them first. Find out what they...
Special Right Triangles
Right triangles are special by themselves, but there are two magical types of right triangles that we think deserve mentioning: 45-45-90 triangles and 30-60-90 triangles. No, those aren't their...
Trigonometry
We've learned about the Pythagorean Theorem, the geometric mean, and magical right triangles that would give Harry Potter a run for his money. In this chapter, we've finally reached the center of t...
Laws of the Land
Shmoop has a dream, a dream where all triangles can live in a place of peace and harmony together. Where triangles of all types can coexist, no matter their angle measurements or side lengths. Wher...