Trigonometry - basics

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What is the definition of cosine in a right triangle?

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Cosine (cos) of an angle is the ratio of the length of the adjacent side to the length of the hypotenuse.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

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What is the definition of sine in a right triangle?

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Sine (sin) of an angle is the ratio of the length of the opposite side to the length of the hypotenuse.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

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What is the definition of tangent in a right triangle?

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Tangent (tan) of an angle is the ratio of the length of the opposite side to the length of the adjacent side.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

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Which ratio represents cos(C)?

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16/34

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

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Which ratio represents sin(P)?

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p/q

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

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Which ratio represents tan(X)?

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32/24

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

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What is the length of the hypotenuse in a right triangle with sides 16 and 30?

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34

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

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What is the relationship between sine and cosine?

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sin(θ) = cos(90° - θ) for any angle θ.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.7

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What is the Pythagorean theorem?

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In a right triangle, a² + b² = c², where c is the hypotenuse.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What is the sine function for a 30° angle?

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sin(30°) = 1/2.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6