Right triangle trig

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What is the definition of 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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What is the definition of sine (sin) in a right triangle?

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Sine of an angle is the ratio of the length of the opposite side to the length of the hypotenuse.

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What is the definition of cosine (cos) in a right triangle?

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Cosine of an angle is the ratio of the length of the adjacent side to the length of the hypotenuse.

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What is the definition of tangent (tan) in a right triangle?

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Tangent of an angle is the ratio of the length of the opposite side to the length of the adjacent side.

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How do you find the sine of an angle?

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To find the sine of an angle, divide the length of the side opposite the angle by the length of the hypotenuse.

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How do you find the cosine of an angle?

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To find the cosine of an angle, divide the length of the side adjacent to the angle by the length of the hypotenuse.

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How do you find the tangent of an angle?

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To find the tangent of an angle, divide the length of the side opposite the angle by the length of the side adjacent to the angle.

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What is the relationship between sine and cosine?

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What is the special triangle ratio for a 45-45-90 triangle?

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