SOH =
SIN θ = opposite/hypotenuse
The cosine of 0 degrees.
1
2 types of special right triangles
45o, 45o, 90o
30o, 60o, 900
The tangent of 55 degrees.
1.42
In greek trigonometry breaks down to be trignon and metron meaning
triangle measure
mnemonic used for remembering the equations
SOH - CAH - TOA
The sine of 30 degrees.
0.5
Formula for Pythagorean Theorem
a2 + b2 = c2
The english version of SohCahToa
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Suppose the sun casts a shadow off a 35-foot building. If the angle of elevation to the sun is 60°, how long is the shadow to the nearest tenth of a foot?
about 20.2 ft
Primary Trigonometric ratios
Sine
Cosine
Tangent
The tan of 50 degrees.
1.19
It is the angle from the horizontal to the line of sight of the observer to the object above.
Angle of Elevation
What is our lesson today?
The Concept of Angle of elevation and Depression
it is a triangle that has 90 degrees
right triangle
CAH =
COS θ = opposite/hypotenuse
The cosine of 67 degrees.
0.39
Is the angle from the horizontal to the line of sight of the observer to the object below.
Angle of depression
an example of a Pythagorean triple
3,4,5
5,12,13
8,15,17
7,24,25
what is the longest side in a right triangle?
hypotenuse
Trigonometric ratios are used to calculate this in the real world
What is the height of really tall objects?
Tan =
tan = opposite/adjacent
It is an imaginary line that connects the eye of an observer to the object being observed.
Line of sight
the total number of trigonometric functions
6
sine, cosine, tangent, secant, cosecant, cotangent
Bonus point
Write the full name of your math teacher :)
Chelsea Lucille Ruth Andrews