Solving Right Triangles with Trig Ratios
Learning Objective
I can solve the unknown side of right angles triangles using trigonometric ratios
Lesson Flow
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Solve Right Triangles 1
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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Solving a right triangle means stating the measures of the three angles and the lengths of the three sides.
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If angle A is 40° and angle C is 90°, then angle B must be 50 degrees because angles A and B must add up to 90°.
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To solve for an unknown side, you can set up an equation using sine, cosine, or tangent, but you must know at least one side of the right triangle.
Practice
5 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“In a right triangle, angle A is 35° and the side opposite to it (side a) is 15 units long. Find the length of the hypotenuse (side c). Round your answer to the nearest tenth.”
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