Intro to Trig

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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 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 opposite side in relation to an angle in a triangle?

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The opposite side is the side that is directly across from the angle in question.

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What is the adjacent side in relation to an angle in a triangle?

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The adjacent side is the side that forms the angle with the hypotenuse.

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What is the sine ratio in a right triangle?

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What is the cosine ratio in a right triangle?

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What is the tangent ratio in a right triangle?

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How do you find the length of the hypotenuse using the Pythagorean theorem?

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What is the relationship between the angles in a triangle?

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The sum of the angles in any triangle is always 180 degrees.

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What is the formula for finding the area of a right triangle?

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