Right Triangle Trigonometry

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What is the sine ratio in a right triangle?

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The sine ratio 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 ratio in a right triangle?

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The cosine ratio 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 ratio in a right triangle?

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The tangent ratio 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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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.8

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

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

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.D.10

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How do you find the length of a side using the cosine function?

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

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

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

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

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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 sides through trigonometric ratios: sine, cosine, and tangent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

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What is the value of sin(30°)?

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The value of sin(30°) is 1/2.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.7

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What is the value of cos(60°)?

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The value of cos(60°) is 1/2.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.7