This visual lists breaks down how to choose an appropriate method for solving for sides and angles in a right triangle. Methods on this visual include Pythagorean Theorem, Trig Ratios, Special Right Triangles Ratios and Inverse Trig Ratios. Guides students by having them identify what they know (given) and what they need to solve for.

This resource is best used at the end of a right triangle or trigonometry unit. Teaching how to choose an appropriate method for solving for parts of a right triangle is helpful before working on applied, real-world and word problems.

This visual can be used in any program you may use for lesson presentations. It can be printed and given to students as a handout, or laminated and hung in your classroom!