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Can someone please explain to me what exactly a special right triangle is

Can someone please explain to me what exactly a special right triangle is-example-1
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A special right triangle is a right triangle with some regular feature that makes calculations on the triangle easier, or for which simple formulas exist. For example, a right triangle may have angles that form simple relationships, such as 45°–45°–90°. This is called an "angle-based" right triangle.
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