When using Pythagoras Theorem, the Hypotenuse is labeled with what letter?
C
When using Pythagoras Theorem, the shorter sides are labeled with what letters?
a or b
When using Trigonometry, the side across from the right angle is called?
The Hypotenuse
When using Trigonometry, the side between the known angle and the right angle is called the?
adjacent side
When using Trigonometry, the side length across from the 90 degree angle is labeled with what letter?
h (for hypotenuse)
When using Pythagoras Theorem, what is the formula we use?
We use Pythagoras Theorem to calculate missing sides only in _____________ triangles
Right Triangles
What trig ratio you use if you know the value of the hypotenuse "h" and need to find the adjacent side?
Cosine
sin (theta)=
O /H
Name the Trig Functions
Sine, Cosine, and Tangent
Calculate the length of the hypotenuse:
26
Calculate the value of the Hypotenuse
7.62
Find side length AB
AB = 8.40
35.10 degrees
How long is y?
y = 8.66
Find the value x.
23.24
Calculate x (to 2 dp):
19.42
When using Trig function, what ratio is used to calculate the opposite side when given the Hypotenuse and an angle?
sine
When using Trigonometry, what ratio is used to calculate the adjacent side when given the opposite side and an angle?
Tangent
_______________ is a mnemonic device to remember the definitions of the trigonometric functions sine, cosine, and tangent.
SOH CAH TOA
Find the value of x
8
Find the value of x.
5.99 in
Pythagoras was a philosopher and mathematician from?
Ancient Greece
0.69m^2
Using Trig Functions, find the value of x
x = 12.70