Trigonometry and Angle Calculations

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What is Trigonometry?

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Trigonometry is a branch of mathematics that studies the relationships between the angles and sides of triangles, particularly right triangles.

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Define the angle of elevation.

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

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What is the formula to find the height of an object using the angle of elevation?

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Height = Distance * tan(Angle of Elevation)

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

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If a ladder leans against a wall, what relationship does it have with the ground and the wall?

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The ladder, the wall, and the ground form a right triangle where the ladder is the hypotenuse.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What is the Pythagorean theorem?

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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How do you calculate the distance from the base of a ladder to the wall?

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What is the tangent function in trigonometry?

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

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How do you find the angle of elevation if you know the height and distance?

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

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

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What is the sine function?

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

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What is the cosine function?

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6