6.2- Trig - Finding Sides

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What is the sine ratio in a right triangle?

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The sine ratio is defined as the ratio of the length of the opposite side to the length of the hypotenuse.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

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What is the cosine ratio in a right triangle?

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The cosine ratio is defined as the ratio of the length of the adjacent side to the length of the hypotenuse.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

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What is the tangent ratio in a right triangle?

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The tangent ratio is defined as the ratio of the length of the opposite side to the length of the adjacent side.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

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How do you find the length of a side using sine?

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To find the length of a side using sine, use the formula: opposite = hypotenuse * sin(angle).

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.D.10

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How do you find the length of a side using cosine?

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To find the length of a side using cosine, use the formula: adjacent = hypotenuse * cos(angle).

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

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How do you find the length of a side using tangent?

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To find the length of a side using tangent, use the formula: opposite = adjacent * tan(angle).

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

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What is the Pythagorean theorem?

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The Pythagorean theorem states that in a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides: a² + b² = c².

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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If sin(40°) = w/28, how do you solve for w?

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Multiply both sides by 28: w = 28 * sin(40°).

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

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If cos(40°) = w/28, how do you solve for w?

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Multiply both sides by 28: w = 28 * cos(40°).

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

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If tan(40°) = w/28, how do you solve for w?

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Multiply both sides by 28: w = 28 * tan(40°).

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8