Pythagorean Theorem Trig Ratios

• A
• B
• C
• D

Choose the correct ratio.

• sinZ=5/13

• sinX=5/13

• cosX=13/12

• tanZ=12/5

What type of triangles do you use the trig ratios with?

• any type

• right triangle

• obtuse triangle

• acute triangle

Find the length of the missing side

• 20

• 68

• 16

• 80

A tourist views a deer from a height of 45 feet.  The horizontal distance between the tourist and the deer is 130 feet.  At what angle (x) should the tourist hold his camera to photograph the deer? Round your answer to the nearest degree.  

• 19 degrees

• 45 degrees

• 71 degrees

• 138 degrees 

Solve for the missing angle

• 50.5 degrees

• 12.7 degrees

• 36.9 degrees

• 72.2 degrees

A piece of paper that Brittany has is 11 inches tall and 8 inches wide. She draws a straight line diagonally across the paper. How long is the line she drew?

• 7.5 in

• 12.4 in

• 13.6 in 

• 14.3 in

Find the ratio for sinA. (Reduce the fraction)

• 36/27

• 4/5

• 36/45

• 3/5

Choose the correct set up to find the length of the side x.

• cos(37) = 14/x

• cos(37) = x/14

• tan(37)=x/14

• sin(37)=14/x

A yacht is anchored 90 feet offshore from the base of a lighthouse.  The angle of elevation from the boat to the top of the lighthouse is 26 degrees.  The distance between the yacht and the top of the lighthouse is about 100 feet.  Which of these is nearest to the height of the lighthouse? 

• 25 feet

• 45 feet 

• 110 feet 

• 135 feet