Trigonometry Review

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What is the definition of a trigonometric ratio?

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A trigonometric ratio is a ratio of the lengths of two sides of a right triangle. The primary trigonometric ratios are sine, cosine, and tangent.

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What is the sine of an angle in a right triangle?

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What is the cosine of an angle in a right triangle?

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What is the tangent of an angle in a right triangle?

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How do you find the height of an object using trigonometry?

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To find the height, use the formula: height = distance * tan(angle of elevation).

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What is the Pythagorean theorem?

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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 lengths of the sides through trigonometric ratios.

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What is the angle of elevation?

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The angle of elevation is the angle formed by the line of sight when looking up at an object from a horizontal line.

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What is the angle of depression?

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The angle of depression is the angle formed by the line of sight when looking down at an object from a horizontal line.

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How do you solve for a missing angle in a right triangle?

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