Trigonometry Revision

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What is the definition of Trigonometry?

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Trigonometry is a branch of mathematics that studies the relationships between the angles and sides of triangles, particularly right triangles.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.7

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What does SOH-CAH-TOA stand for?

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SOH: Sine = Opposite/Hypotenuse, CAH: Cosine = Adjacent/Hypotenuse, TOA: Tangent = Opposite/Adjacent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

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What is the sine of a 30-degree angle?

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The sine of a 30-degree angle is 0.5.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

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What is the cosine of a 60-degree angle?

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The cosine of a 60-degree angle is 0.5.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.7

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What is the tangent of a 45-degree angle?

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The tangent of a 45-degree angle is 1.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

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If the opposite side is 3 m and the hypotenuse is 5 m, what is the sine of the angle?

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Sine = Opposite/Hypotenuse = 3/5 = 0.6.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

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What is the Pythagorean theorem?

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In a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides: a² + b² = c².

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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How do you find the height of a ladder leaning against a wall?

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Use the Pythagorean theorem: height = √(length² - distance from wall²).

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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

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The sum of the angles in a right triangle is always 180 degrees, with one angle being 90 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the formula for finding the area of a triangle?

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Area = 1/2 * base * height.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1