Trig Ratios: Missing Side Lengths

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What are the primary trigonometric ratios used to find missing side lengths in right triangles?

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The primary trigonometric ratios are sine (sin), cosine (cos), and tangent (tan).

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How do you calculate the sine of an angle in a right triangle?

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Sine of an angle = Opposite side / Hypotenuse.

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How do you calculate the cosine of an angle in a right triangle?

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Cosine of an angle = Adjacent side / Hypotenuse.

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How do you calculate the tangent of an angle in a right triangle?

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Tangent of an angle = Opposite side / Adjacent side.

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What is the Pythagorean theorem and how is it used in trigonometry?

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The Pythagorean theorem states that in a right triangle, a² + b² = c², where c is the hypotenuse. It is used to find missing side lengths.

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What is the relationship between the angles and sides in a right triangle?

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The angles in a right triangle determine the ratios of the lengths of the sides, which are consistent for similar triangles.

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How do you round a number to the nearest tenth?

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To round to the nearest tenth, look at the hundredths place; if it's 5 or more, round up the tenths place by one.

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What is the significance of estimating heights in application-based trigonometry problems?

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Estimating heights helps in real-world applications, such as determining the height of objects using angles of elevation.

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What is the formula for finding the height of an object using trigonometry?

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Height = Distance from the object * tan(angle of elevation).

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How can you use trigonometric ratios to solve for a missing side length?

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Identify the known angle and the sides involved, then use the appropriate trigonometric ratio to set up an equation and solve for the missing side.