Review - Right Triangle Trig.

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What is the definition of a right triangle?

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A right triangle is a triangle that has one angle measuring 90 degrees.

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What is the Pythagorean theorem?

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What does SOH CAH TOA stand for?

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SOH CAH TOA is a mnemonic for remembering the definitions of the sine, cosine, and tangent functions: SOH = Sine = Opposite/Hypotenuse, CAH = Cosine = Adjacent/Hypotenuse, TOA = Tangent = Opposite/Adjacent.

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How do you find the length of the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

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What is the sine of an angle in a right triangle?

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What is the cosine of an angle in a right triangle?

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What is the tangent of an angle in a right triangle?

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How do you calculate the height reached by a ladder leaning against a wall?

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If a ramp rises at an angle of 15° and has a height of 1.58 m, how do you find the length of the ramp?

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

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The ratios of the lengths of the sides are constant for given angles, which defines the trigonometric functions.