Calculating Angles with Trig Functions

Name: Calculating Angles with Trig Functions
Author: Insta~Lesson

10th Grade · Math · 45 min

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I can calculate the measure of an angle in a right triangle using sine, cosine, or tangent.

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Trigonometry is the study of the ratios of sides of triangles.
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The mnemonic SOH CAH TOA is helpful for remembering that Sine = Opposite/Hypotenuse, Cosine = Adjacent/Hypotenuse, and Tangent = Opposite/Adjacent.
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The hypotenuse is the side opposite the right angle in a right triangle and is always the longest side.

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