SOHCAHTOA - Finding Missing Sides PART 2

The video tutorial guides students through solving a trigonometry problem involving finding a missing side of a triangle using the cosine function. It begins with setting up the problem, followed by a detailed explanation of the solution process, including labeling sides and rearranging equations. The tutorial concludes with a practice question and a brief overview of the next topic, which involves finding a missing angle when two sides are known.

What is the first step in solving a trigonometry problem involving a right triangle?

• Measure the angles of the triangle

• Label the sides of the triangle

• Find the perimeter of the triangle

• Calculate the area of the triangle

In the given problem, which trigonometric function is used to find the missing side?

• Sine

• Secant

• Tangent

• Cosine

What is the value of X when you solve the equation 500 / X = cos 40?

• 600 meters

• 500 meters

• 653 meters

• 700 meters

What should you do after labeling the sides of the triangle?

• Use the Pythagorean theorem

• Apply the appropriate trigonometric ratio

• Calculate the hypotenuse

• Find the area of the triangle

What will the next video focus on after finding missing sides?

• Finding the area of a triangle

• Calculating the perimeter of a triangle

• Finding a missing angle when two sides are known

• Solving quadratic equations