Trig Pre-test

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What is the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

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

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What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

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What is the formula to find the length of a side in a right triangle using the Pythagorean Theorem?

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

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The adjacent side is the side next to the angle of interest in a right triangle.

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

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The opposite side is the side opposite the angle of interest in a right triangle.

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How do you calculate the angle in a right triangle using trigonometric ratios?

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What is the sine of an angle in a right triangle?

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The sine of an angle is the ratio of the length of the opposite side to the length of the hypotenuse.

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What is the cosine of an angle in a right triangle?

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The cosine of an angle is the ratio of the length of the adjacent side to the length of the hypotenuse.

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What is the tangent of an angle in a right triangle?

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The tangent of an angle is the ratio of the length of the opposite side to the length of the adjacent side.

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If one side of a right triangle is 12m and the other is 5m, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

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