Right Triangle Trigonometry Flashcard

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What is the definition of a right triangle?

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A right triangle is a triangle that has one angle measuring 90 degrees.

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What is the Pythagorean theorem?

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What is the sine function in a right triangle?

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What is the cosine function in a right triangle?

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What is the tangent function in a right triangle?

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How do you find the length of a side in a right triangle using trigonometric ratios?

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What is the relationship between the angles in a right triangle?

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The sum of the angles in any triangle is 180 degrees. In a right triangle, the two non-right angles must sum to 90 degrees.

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How do you calculate the angle using the sine function?

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What is the value of sin(30 degrees)?

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What is the value of cos(60 degrees)?

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