Flashcard #4: Trigonometric Ratios

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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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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

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What is the sine ratio?

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What is the cosine ratio?

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What is the tangent ratio?

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How do you find the sine of an angle in a right triangle?

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To find the sine of an angle, divide the length of the side opposite the angle by the length of the hypotenuse.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

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How do you find the cosine of an angle in a right triangle?

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To find the cosine of an angle, divide the length of the side adjacent to the angle by the length of the hypotenuse.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

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How do you find the tangent of an angle in a right triangle?

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To find the tangent of an angle, divide the length of the side opposite the angle by the length of the side adjacent to the angle.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

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What is the relationship between sine, cosine, and tangent?

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.7

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If sin A = 0.5, what is the angle A?

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If cos A = 0.6, what is the angle A?

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