Review - Right Triangle Trig.

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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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Define sine in the context of a right triangle.

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Define cosine in the context of a right triangle.

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Define tangent in the context of a right triangle.

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What is SOH CAH TOA?

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SOH CAH TOA is a mnemonic to remember the definitions of sine, cosine, and tangent: Sine = Opposite/Hypotenuse, Cosine = Adjacent/Hypotenuse, Tangent = Opposite/Adjacent.

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How do you find the height of a ladder leaning against a wall?

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Use the sine function: Height = Ladder Length * sin(Angle).

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If a ladder makes a 62° angle with the ground and is 14 feet long, how high does it reach?

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Height = 14 * sin(62°) ≈ 12.36 feet.

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What is the formula to find the angle of elevation?

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Use the tangent function: Angle = arctan(Height/Distance).

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How do you solve for a side in a right triangle using the Pythagorean theorem?

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