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Sine, Cosine, Tangent: Easy Trig Ratios for Right Triangles

Understanding sine cosine tangent ratios in right triangles is essential for mastering trigonometry fundamentals. This comprehensive guide explains the three main trigonometric ratios and their practical applications in solving right triangle problems.

  • The sine ratio (sin θ) represents the relationship between the opposite side and hypotenuse
  • The cosine ratio (cos θ) compares the adjacent side to the hypotenuse
  • The tangent ratio (tan θ) relates the opposite side to the adjacent side
  • Solving trigonometry problems using soh cah toa involves identifying reference angles and applying appropriate ratios
  • Step-by-step problem-solving techniques demonstrate how to calculate angles in triangles using trigonometric ratios
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THE SINE RATIO Ratio of the opposite side (of the given angle other than in 90) to the hypoter use. ex1 Wary 3 cometry Unit 4-Right Triangle

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Applying Trigonometric Ratios

The second page demonstrates practical applications of trigonometric ratios through problem-solving examples. It outlines a systematic approach to solving for unknown sides in right triangles.

Highlight: A five-step problem-solving process:

  1. Identify the reference angle
  2. Label the three sides Hypotenuse,Opposite,AdjacentHypotenuse, Opposite, Adjacent
  3. Eliminate irrelevant sides
  4. Select appropriate trigonometric function
  5. Set up and solve the equation

Example: To solve for x using tan 41° = x/32:

  • Set up equation: x = 32tan41°tan 41°
  • Use calculator to compute
  • Round answer as specified x≈27.82x ≈ 27.82

Vocabulary: SOH CAH TOA is a mnemonic device for remembering trigonometric ratios:

  • SOH: Sine = Opposite/Hypotenuse
  • CAH: Cosine = Adjacent/Hypotenuse
  • TOA: Tangent = Opposite/Adjacent

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Understanding sine cosine tangent ratios in right triangles is essential for mastering trigonometry fundamentals. This comprehensive guide explains the three main trigonometric ratios and their practical applications in solving right triangle problems.

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Applying Trigonometric Ratios

The second page demonstrates practical applications of trigonometric ratios through problem-solving examples. It outlines a systematic approach to solving for unknown sides in right triangles.

Highlight: A five-step problem-solving process:

  1. Identify the reference angle
  2. Label the three sides Hypotenuse,Opposite,AdjacentHypotenuse, Opposite, Adjacent
  3. Eliminate irrelevant sides
  4. Select appropriate trigonometric function
  5. Set up and solve the equation

Example: To solve for x using tan 41° = x/32:

  • Set up equation: x = 32tan41°tan 41°
  • Use calculator to compute
  • Round answer as specified x≈27.82x ≈ 27.82

Vocabulary: SOH CAH TOA is a mnemonic device for remembering trigonometric ratios:

  • SOH: Sine = Opposite/Hypotenuse
  • CAH: Cosine = Adjacent/Hypotenuse
  • TOA: Tangent = Opposite/Adjacent
THE SINE RATIO Ratio of the opposite side (of the given angle other than in 90) to the hypoter use. ex1 Wary 3 cometry Unit 4-Right Triangle

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Understanding Trigonometric Ratios

The first page introduces the three fundamental trigonometric ratios used in right triangle calculations. These ratios form the foundation for solving various trigonometric problems.

Definition: The sine ratio is the relationship between the opposite side of an angle otherthan90°other than 90° and the hypotenuse of a right triangle.

Definition: The cosine ratio compares the adjacent side of an angle otherthan90°other than 90° to the hypotenuse of a right triangle.

Definition: The tangent ratio represents the relationship between the opposite side and the adjacent side of an angle otherthan90°other than 90°.

Vocabulary:

  • Opposite side: The side across from the reference angle
  • Adjacent side: The side next to the reference angle
  • Hypotenuse: The longest side of a right triangle, opposite to the right angle

Example: In a right triangle with sides 5, 12, and 13:

  • sinAA = opposite/hypotenuse = 12/13
  • cosAA = adjacent/hypotenuse = 5/13
  • tanAA = opposite/adjacent = 12/5

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