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What is the definition of the cosine function in a right triangle?

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The cosine function is defined as the ratio of the length of the adjacent side to the length of the hypotenuse.

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What is the definition of the sine function in a right triangle?

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The sine function is defined as the ratio of the length of the opposite side to the length of the hypotenuse.

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What is the definition of the tangent function in a right triangle?

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The tangent function is defined as the ratio of the length of the opposite side to the length of the adjacent side.

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What does SOH CAH TOA stand for?

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SOH CAH TOA is a mnemonic to remember the definitions of sine, cosine, and tangent: Sine = Opposite/Hypotenuse, Cosine = Adjacent/Hypotenuse, Tangent = Opposite/Adjacent.

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How do you set up a cosine ratio to find a side length?

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If you know the angle and the hypotenuse, how can you find the adjacent side using cosine?

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What is the cosine of 37 degrees?

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The cosine of 37 degrees is approximately 0.7986.

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How do you set up a sine ratio to find a side length?

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If you know the angle and the hypotenuse, how can you find the opposite side using sine?

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What is the sine of 37 degrees?

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The sine of 37 degrees is approximately 0.6018.