Choosing Trig Functions

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What is the identity for tan(θ)?

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

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What is the identity for sin(θ)?

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

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What is the identity for cos(θ)?

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

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What is the identity for cot(θ)?

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.7

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What is the identity for sec(θ)?

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

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What is the identity for csc(θ)?

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

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When should you use the tangent function?

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Use tangent when you have the lengths of the opposite side and the adjacent side.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

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When should you use the sine function?

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Use sine when you have the lengths of the opposite side and the hypotenuse.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

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When should you use the cosine function?

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Use cosine when you have the lengths of the adjacent side and the hypotenuse.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

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

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In a right triangle, the hypotenuse is always opposite the right angle and is the longest side.