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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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is the Pythagorean theorem?

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What is the sine function?

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

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What is the cosine function?

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

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What is the tangent function?

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

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When do you use inverse trig functions?

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You use inverse trig functions when you are given the sides of a triangle and need to find the angle.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

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What is the relationship between degrees and radians?

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CCSS.HSF.TF.A.1

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What is the purpose of using a calculator in trigonometry?

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A calculator is used in trigonometry to compute values of trigonometric functions and to convert between degrees and radians.

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What is the formula for finding the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What is the definition of the adjacent side in a right triangle?

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The adjacent side is the side next to the angle of interest in a right triangle.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6