Parts of Trig Word Problems

Front

What is the height of the lighthouse in a trig word problem?

Back

The height is represented by the side BC.

Front

What does the distance from the person to the base of the tree represent?

Back

The distance is represented by side AC.

Front

In a right triangle, what does the ladder represent in a trig word problem?

Back

The ladder represents the hypotenuse.

Front

What is the angle of elevation in a trig word problem?

Back

The angle of elevation is the angle formed between the horizontal line and the line of sight to an object above.

Front

In a triangle, what part does the string of a kite represent?

Back

The string represents side c.

Front

What is the opposite side in a right triangle?

Back

The side opposite the angle of interest.

Front

What is the adjacent side in a right triangle?

Back

The side next to the angle of interest, not the hypotenuse.

Front

What is the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

Back

The longest side of the triangle, opposite the right angle.

Front

What is the angle of depression?

Back

The angle formed between the horizontal line and the line of sight to an object below.

Front

How do you identify the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

Back

It is always opposite the right angle.