What is the definition of sine (sin) in a right triangle?
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Sine (sin) is the ratio of the length of the opposite side to the length of the hypotenuse.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the definition of cosine (cos) in a right triangle?
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Cosine (cos) is the ratio of the length of the adjacent side to the length of the hypotenuse.
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What is the definition of tangent (tan) in a right triangle?
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Tangent (tan) is the ratio of the length of the opposite side to the length of the adjacent side.
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What does SOH-CAH-TOA stand for?
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SOH-CAH-TOA is a mnemonic to remember the definitions of sine, cosine, and tangent: SOH = sin = opposite/hypotenuse, CAH = cos = adjacent/hypotenuse, TOA = tan = opposite/adjacent.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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In which type of triangle can SOH-CAH-TOA be used?
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SOH-CAH-TOA can only be used in right triangles.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If sin(37) = x/14, what is the correct ratio?
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cos(37) = x/14.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you find the missing angle in a right triangle if you know two sides?
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Use the inverse trigonometric functions (sin⁻¹, cos⁻¹, tan⁻¹) to find the angle.
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