Find the missing length using special right triangles

The video tutorial explains how to analyze a triangle using the tangent function, focusing on a 30-60-90 triangle. It discusses the relationship between the opposite and adjacent sides and how to solve for a missing side using trigonometric ratios. The tutorial also covers alternative methods for solving the problem without memorizing special triangles.

What trigonometric function is used when dealing with the opposite and adjacent sides of a triangle?

What is the relationship between the sides of a 30-60-90 triangle?

How can you express the tangent of 30 degrees in terms of the opposite and adjacent sides?

How do you solve for Y using the tangent of 30 degrees?

What is the value of Y when using the tangent of 30 degrees and the adjacent side of 15?