Right Triangle Trigonometry

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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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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is the Pythagorean theorem?

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What is the sine ratio in a right triangle?

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

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What is the cosine ratio in a right triangle?

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

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What is the tangent ratio in a right triangle?

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

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How do you find the sine of an angle in a right triangle?

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To find the sine of an angle, divide the length of the side opposite the angle by the length of the hypotenuse.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

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How do you find the cosine of an angle in a right triangle?

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To find the cosine of an angle, divide the length of the side adjacent to the angle by the length of the hypotenuse.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

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How do you find the tangent of an angle in a right triangle?

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To find the tangent of an angle, divide the length of the side opposite the angle by the length of the side adjacent to the angle.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

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What is the relationship between the sine and cosine of complementary angles?

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.7

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How do you calculate the angle using the sine ratio?

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8