Right Triangle Trigonometry

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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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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is the Pythagorean theorem?

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The Pythagorean theorem states that in a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse (c) is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides (a and b): a² + b² = c².

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

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

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The sine of an angle in a right triangle is 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?

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The cosine of an angle in a right triangle is 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?

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The tangent of an angle in a right triangle is 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 find the length of a side using cosine?

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To find the length of a side using cosine, use the formula: cos(angle) = adjacent/hypotenuse.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

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How do you find the length of a side using sine?

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To find the length of a side using sine, use the formula: sin(angle) = opposite/hypotenuse.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.D.10

CCSS.HSG.SRT.D.11

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How do you find the length of a side using tangent?

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To find the length of a side using tangent, use the formula: tan(angle) = opposite/adjacent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

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

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The angles in a right triangle are related to the lengths of the sides through trigonometric ratios (sine, cosine, tangent).

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How do you calculate the angle using the sine function?

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To calculate the angle using sine, use the formula: angle = sin⁻¹(opposite/hypotenuse).

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8