Solving for the Sides Using Trig Ratios

What is the length of "adjacent side" to angle <B?

• 6

• 8

• 10

• not possible to determine

When solving trigonometry questions it is important to:

• Label the triangle correctly

• Ensure you are using the correct trigonometric ratio

• Check your answer and put in the correct units

• All of the above

What is the ratio for Tangent

• Opp/Adj

• Adj/Opp

• Opp/Hyp

• Hyp/Opp

Choose the correct ratio you could use to solve for "x".

• sin(37)=x/14

• cos(37)=x/14

• tan(37)=x/14

• sin(37)=14/x

Find the length of side AB.

• 20 m

• 5 m

• 11.54 m

• 8.66 m

Find the value of "x" rounded to the nearest hundredth.

• 6.09

• 18.77

• 5.52

• 7.68

Which trig function would you use to solve this problem for "x"?

• Sine

• Cosine

• Tangent

• Pythagorean Theorem

Find the missing side

• 9

• 41

• 6.4

• 3

What is the correct equation to solve for x ?

• tan( 46 ) = 17/x

• sin ( 46 ) = x/17

• tan (46 ) = x/17

• cos (46) = x/17

What is the length of the hypotenuse?

• 16

• 30

• 34