Trigonometry: SOHCAHTOA

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What does SOHCAHTOA stand for?

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SOHCAHTOA is a mnemonic to remember the definitions of the trigonometric functions sine, cosine, and tangent: Sine = Opposite/Hypotenuse, Cosine = Adjacent/Hypotenuse, Tangent = Opposite/Adjacent.

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How is SOHCAHTOA used in trigonometry?

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SOHCAHTOA is used to solve right triangle problems by helping to remember the relationships between the angles and sides of the triangle.

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What is the sine function in trigonometry?

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The sine function in trigonometry is defined as the ratio of the length of the side opposite the angle to the length of the hypotenuse. It is represented as sin(θ) = Opposite/Hypotenuse.

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What is the cosine function in trigonometry?

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The cosine function in trigonometry is defined as the ratio of the length of the adjacent side to the length of the hypotenuse. It is represented as cos(θ) = Adjacent/Hypotenuse.

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What is the tangent function in trigonometry?

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The tangent function in trigonometry is defined as the ratio of the length of the opposite side to the length of the adjacent side. It is represented as tan(θ) = Opposite/Adjacent.