What is the definition of tangent (tan) in a right triangle?
CU 9.4-9.5

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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The ratio of the length of the opposite side to the length of the adjacent side.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you find the sine (sin) of an angle in a right triangle?
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The ratio of the length of the opposite side to the length of the hypotenuse.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the definition of cosine (cos) in a right triangle?
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The ratio of the length of the adjacent side to the length of the hypotenuse.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the angle of elevation?
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The angle formed by a horizontal line and the line of sight to an object above the horizontal line.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the angle of depression?
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The angle formed by a horizontal line and the line of sight to an object below the horizontal line.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If the height of a tree is represented as 'h' and the distance from the tree is 'd', how can you express tan(θ)?
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tan(θ) = h/d, where θ is the angle of elevation.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the relationship between sin, cos, and tan?
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tan(θ) = sin(θ)/cos(θ).
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