Trig Ratio Basics

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What is the sine ratio?

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What type of triangles are used with trigonometric ratios?

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Trigonometric ratios are used specifically with right triangles.

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What is the tangent ratio?

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What is the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

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The hypotenuse is the side opposite the right angle and is the longest side of a right triangle.

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What is the opposite side in relation to an angle in a triangle?

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The opposite side is the side that is directly across from the angle in question.

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What is the adjacent side in relation to an angle in a triangle?

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The adjacent side is the side that forms the angle with the hypotenuse.

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How do you calculate the sine of an angle?

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To calculate the sine of an angle, divide the length of the opposite side by the length of the hypotenuse.

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How do you calculate the cosine of an angle?

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To calculate the cosine of an angle, divide the length of the adjacent side by the length of the hypotenuse.

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How do you calculate the tangent of an angle?

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To calculate the tangent of an angle, divide the length of the opposite side by the length of the adjacent side.

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What is the relationship between sine, cosine, and tangent?

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