Inverse Trig Ratios

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What is the definition of inverse trigonometric functions?

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Inverse trigonometric functions are functions that determine the angle whose trigonometric ratio is a given number. They include arcsin, arccos, and arctan.

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CCSS.HSF.TF.B.7

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What is the relationship between sine and cosine?

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Sine and cosine are related through the Pythagorean identity: sin²(x) + cos²(x) = 1.

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CCSS.HSF.TF.C.8

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What is the range of the arcsin function?

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The range of the arcsin function is [-π/2, π/2] or [-90º, 90º].

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CCSS.HSF-BF.B.4D

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What is the range of the arccos function?

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The range of the arccos function is [0, π] or [0º, 180º].

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CCSS.HSF-BF.B.4D

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What is the range of the arctan function?

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The range of the arctan function is (-π/2, π/2) or (-90º, 90º).

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CCSS.HSF-BF.B.4D

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How do you find the angle using the sine ratio?

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To find the angle using the sine ratio, use the formula: x = sin⁻¹(opposite/hypotenuse).

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

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How do you find the angle using the cosine ratio?

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To find the angle using the cosine ratio, use the formula: x = cos⁻¹(adjacent/hypotenuse).

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.7

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How do you find the angle using the tangent ratio?

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To find the angle using the tangent ratio, use the formula: x = tan⁻¹(opposite/adjacent).

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

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What is the value of sin(45º)?

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sin(45º) = √2/2.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.7

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What is the value of cos(45º)?

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cos(45º) = √2/2.

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CCSS.HSF.TF.A.2