Basic Trig Ratios Red 1

Front

What is the definition of the adjacent side in a right triangle?

Back

The adjacent side is the side next to the angle of interest, excluding the hypotenuse.

Front

What is the definition of the opposite side in a right triangle?

Back

The opposite side is the side opposite to the angle of interest.

Front

What is the definition of the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

Back

The hypotenuse is the longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle.

Front

What is the formula for tangent (tan) in terms of opposite and adjacent sides?

Back

Front

Back

The opposite side is 40.

Front

What is the formula for cosine (cos) in terms of adjacent and hypotenuse?

Back

Front

Back

The hypotenuse is 50.

Front

What is the formula for sine (sin) in terms of opposite and hypotenuse?

Back

Front

If the hypotenuse is 41 and the opposite side is 40, what is sin(J)?

Back

Front

What is the relationship between the sides of a right triangle and the Pythagorean theorem?

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