Trigonometry

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What is the definition of sine in a right triangle?

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Sine (sin) 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 definition of cosine in a right triangle?

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Cosine (cos) 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 definition of tangent in a right triangle?

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Tangent (tan) 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 inverse of sine on a calculator?

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Use the 'sin-1' or 'arcsin' function.

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CCSS.HSF.TF.B.7

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How do you find the inverse of cosine on a calculator?

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Use the 'cos-1' or 'arccos' function.

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CCSS.HSF.TF.B.7

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How do you find the inverse of tangent on a calculator?

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Use the 'tan-1' or 'arctan' function.

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CCSS.HSF.TF.B.7

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What is the Pythagorean theorem?

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In a right triangle, a² + b² = c², where c is the hypotenuse.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What is the value of sin(30°)?

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sin(30°) = 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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cos(60°) = 1/2.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.7

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What is the value of tan(45°)?

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tan(45°) = 1.

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CCSS.HSF.TF.A.2