Right Triange Trig Application Problems

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What is a right triangle?

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A right triangle is a triangle that has one angle measuring 90 degrees.

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What is the Pythagorean theorem?

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How do you find the angle of elevation?

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What is the sine function in a right triangle?

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What is the cosine function in a right triangle?

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What is the tangent function in a right triangle?

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How do you calculate the height of an object using a right triangle?

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To calculate the height, use the formula: height = distance * tan(angle).

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

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In a right triangle, the sum of the two non-right angles is always 90 degrees.

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How do you find the length of the hypotenuse?

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What is the angle of elevation from a point to the top of a vertical object?

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