Solving for a Side Right Triangle Trig

Susan is flying a kite, which gets caught in the top of a tree.  Use the diagram to estimate the height of the tree. 

• 63 ft

• 65 ft

• 74 ft

• 87 ft

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

A ramp is being built next to a 4-inch high sidewalk. The ramps angle of inclination is 10 degrees.  Estimate the length of the ramp to the nearest tenth of an inch. 

• 4.1 inches

• 3.9 inches

• 22.7 inches 

• 0.7 inches 

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

What would you use to solve for a?

• sin

• cos

• tan

• Pythagorean theorem

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

Find the length of side y.

• 22.32 cm

• 36.5 cm

• 76.34 cm

• 87.76 cm

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

Find the measure of the indicated side.

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What equation can be used to solve for x?

• Sin(40°)= x/40 

• Sin(40º)=x/19

• Cos(40º)=x/19

• Tan(40°)=19/x

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

What is the correct equation to solve for x ?

• tan( 46 ) = 17/x

• sin ( 46 ) = x/17

• tan (46 ) = x/17

• cos (46) = x/17

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

Solve for x. Round to the nearest tenth.

• 40.7

• 44.6

• 48.8

• 8.9

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What is the correct equation to solve for x?

• tan (45) = x/13

• cos (45) = x/13

• sin (45) = 13/x

• sin (45) = x/13

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

Solve for x. Round to the nearest tenth.

• 11.1

• 9.3

• 13.0

• 5.5

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8