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What is the sine function in relation to a right triangle?

Back

The sine function (sin) is defined as the ratio of the length of the opposite side to the length of the hypotenuse.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

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What is the cosine function in relation to a right triangle?

Back

The cosine function (cos) is defined as the ratio of the length of the adjacent side to the length of the hypotenuse.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

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What is the tangent function in relation to a right triangle?

Back

The tangent function (tan) is defined as the ratio of the length of the opposite side to the length of the adjacent side.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

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How do you set up a proportion to solve for a missing side in a right triangle using sine?

Back

Set up the proportion as sin(angle) = opposite/hypotenuse.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

Front

How do you set up a proportion to solve for a missing side in a right triangle using cosine?

Back

Set up the proportion as cos(angle) = adjacent/hypotenuse.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

Front

How do you set up a proportion to solve for a missing side in a right triangle using tangent?

Back

Set up the proportion as tan(angle) = opposite/adjacent.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

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What is the formula to find the missing angle using the sine function?

Back

To find the angle, use the inverse sine function: angle = sin^(-1)(opposite/hypotenuse).

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

Front

What is the formula to find the missing angle using the cosine function?

Back

To find the angle, use the inverse cosine function: angle = cos^(-1)(adjacent/hypotenuse).

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

Front

What is the formula to find the missing angle using the tangent function?

Back

To find the angle, use the inverse tangent function: angle = tan^(-1)(opposite/adjacent).

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

Front

What is the relationship between the angles in a right triangle?

Back

The sum of the angles in a right triangle is always 180 degrees, with one angle being 90 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5