Using Trig Ratios to Find Sides

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What is the sine function used for in trigonometry?

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The sine function is used to find the ratio of the length of the opposite side to the length of the hypotenuse in a right triangle.

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What is the ratio for Sine?

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If you are given the opposite side and hypotenuse, which trig function should you use?

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Sine.

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What is the cosine function used for in trigonometry?

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The cosine function is used to find the ratio of the length of the adjacent side to the length of the hypotenuse in a right triangle.

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What is the ratio for Cosine?

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If you are given the hypotenuse and an adjacent side, which trig function should you use?

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Cosine.

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What is the tangent function used for in trigonometry?

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The tangent function is used to find the ratio of the length of the opposite side to the length of the adjacent side in a right triangle.

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What is the ratio for Tangent?

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If you are given the opposite side and adjacent side, which trig function should you use?

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Tangent.

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What is the cotangent function used for in trigonometry?

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The cotangent function is the reciprocal of the tangent function, used to find the ratio of the length of the adjacent side to the length of the opposite side.

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