Solving Right Triangles: Key Concepts and Techniques

What is the primary focus of the video tutorial?

• Solving right triangles using trigonometry

• History of mathematics

• Calculus concepts

• Programming in Python

Which angle is always the right angle in triangle ABC?

• Angle B

• Angle A

• None of the above

• Angle C

What does SOHCAHTOA stand for in trigonometry?

• None of the above

• Sine equals Hypotenuse over Opposite, Cosine equals Hypotenuse over Adjacent, Tangent equals Adjacent over Opposite

• Sine equals Adjacent over Hypotenuse, Cosine equals Opposite over Hypotenuse, Tangent equals Adjacent over Opposite

• Sine equals Opposite over Hypotenuse, Cosine equals Adjacent over Hypotenuse, Tangent equals Opposite over Adjacent

What is the correct way to ensure your calculator is set for trigonometry problems in this context?

• Set to degrees

• No setting change needed

• Set to gradients

• Set to radians

What trigonometric function is used to find side a in the triangle?

• Sine

• Cosine

• Tangent

• Cotangent

How do you calculate angle B in triangle ABC?

• 180 divided by angles A and C

• None of the above

• Sum of angles A and C

• 180 minus angles A and C

What is the distance from the person to the Peach Tree Plaza in the story problem?

• 340 feet

• 12.7 feet

• 729 feet

• 65 feet

What is the angle of elevation used in the story problem?

• 34 degrees

• 56 degrees

• 65 degrees

• 90 degrees

Which trigonometric function is used to find the height of the building in the story problem?

• Sine

• Tangent

• Secant

• Cosine

What is the height of the building in the story problem?

• 340 feet

• 729 feet

• 12.7 feet

• 65 feet