Trig Ratio Basics

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What is the definition of the tangent ratio?

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What type of triangle is used for trigonometric ratios?

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Trigonometric ratios are used specifically with right triangles.

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What is the formula for sine in a right triangle?

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What is the formula for cosine in a right triangle?

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What is the formula for tangent in a right triangle?

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What is the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

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The hypotenuse is the side opposite the right angle and is the longest side of a right triangle.

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If sin(30°) = x/10, what is the value of x?

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x = 10 * sin(30°) = 10 * 0.5 = 5.

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If cos(45°) = 14/x, what is the value of x?

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x = 14 / cos(45°) = 14 / (√2/2) = 14√2.

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What is the relationship between sine and cosine for complementary angles?

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For complementary angles A and B, sin(A) = cos(B) and cos(A) = sin(B).

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What is the Pythagorean theorem?

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