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3.3 Trigonometry
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What is the formula for the tangent ratio?
tan
θ
=
\tan \theta =
tan
θ
=
opposite
adjacent
\frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{adjacent}}
adjacent
opposite
To find a missing side in a right-angled triangle, we can use trigonometric
ratios
.
If the hypotenuse is 10 cm and the angle is 30°, the opposite side is
5 cm
.
True
What is the formula for sine in a right-angled triangle?
\sin \theta = \frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{hypotenuse}}</latex>
Sine is defined as the ratio of the opposite side to the
hypotenuse
Trigonometric ratios can be used to find unknown side lengths or
angles
When finding the opposite side, if the hypotenuse and angle are known, you should use the
sine
ratio.
What is the formula for sine in trigonometry?
sin
θ
=
\sin \theta =
sin
θ
=
opposite
hypotenuse
\frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{hypotenuse}}
hypotenuse
opposite
Trigonometric ratios can be used to find missing sides or angles in
right-angled
triangles.
True
When calculating a missing side length, you must choose the trigonometric ratio that relates the known and
unknown
When solving for an unknown angle, you often use the inverse trigonometric function, such as
tan
−
1
\tan^{ - 1}
tan
−
1
To find the opposite side in a right-angled triangle, you can use the
sine
ratio.
The tangent ratio relates the opposite side to the hypotenuse.
False
The cosine ratio relates the adjacent side to the
hypotenuse
.
True
Steps to calculate a missing side or angle in a right-angled triangle
1️⃣ Identify given values and unknown
2️⃣ Choose appropriate trigonometric ratio
3️⃣ Set up equation using given values
4️⃣ Solve for unknown value
Steps to find a missing side length using trigonometric ratios
1️⃣ Identify the given values and unknown
2️⃣ Choose the appropriate trigonometric ratio
3️⃣ Set up the equation using the given values
4️⃣ Solve for the unknown value
Match the step with its description in finding a missing angle using trigonometric ratios:
Identify given values ↔️ Determine known side lengths
Choose appropriate ratio ↔️ Relate known and unknown
Set up equation ↔️ Plug in given values
Solve for angle ↔️ Isolate unknown angle
In construction, if the height of a building is 50 meters and the angle of elevation is 60°, the adjacent distance is
30
Match the trigonometric identity with its formula:
Reciprocal Identities ↔️
csc
θ
=
\csc \theta =
csc
θ
=
1
sin
θ
\frac{1}{\sin \theta}
s
i
n
θ
1
,
sec
θ
=
\sec \theta =
sec
θ
=
1
cos
θ
\frac{1}{\cos \theta}
c
o
s
θ
1
,
cot
θ
=
\cot \theta =
cot
θ
=
1
tan
θ
\frac{1}{\tan \theta}
t
a
n
θ
1
Cofunction Identities ↔️
sin
(
π
2
−
θ
)
=
\sin (\frac{\pi}{2} - \theta) =
sin
(
2
π
−
θ
)
=
cos
θ
\cos \theta
cos
θ
,
cos
(
π
2
−
θ
)
=
\cos (\frac{\pi}{2} - \theta) =
cos
(
2
π
−
θ
)
=
sin
θ
\sin \theta
sin
θ
Angle Addition Identities ↔️
sin
(
θ
±
ϕ
)
=
\sin (\theta \pm \phi) =
sin
(
θ
±
ϕ
)
=
sin
θ
cos
ϕ
±
cos
θ
sin
ϕ
\sin \theta \cos \phi \pm \cos \theta \sin \phi
sin
θ
cos
ϕ
±
cos
θ
sin
ϕ
What is the first step in solving problems involving trigonometric functions in right-angled triangles?
Identify given values
Trigonometric ratios can only be used in
right-angled
triangles
True
Trigonometric ratios allow us to find unknown side lengths or
angles
The tangent ratio is defined as the ratio of the opposite side to the hypotenuse
False
Steps to solve problems using trigonometric ratios
1️⃣ Identify given values and unknown
2️⃣ Choose appropriate trigonometric ratio
3️⃣ Set up equation using given values
4️⃣ Solve for unknown value
The cosine ratio is the ratio of the adjacent side to the
hypotenuse
.
True
If
sin
30
°
=
\sin 30° =
sin
30°
=
opposite
10
\frac{\text{opposite}}{10}
10
opposite
, what is the length of the opposite side?
5 cm
Which trigonometric ratio should you use if you have the hypotenuse and want to find the opposite side?
Sine
Trigonometric ratios relate the known and unknown
values
What are the three trigonometric ratios in a right-angled triangle?
Sine, cosine, tangent
Tangent is the ratio of the opposite side to the adjacent side.
True
To find a missing side, you must first identify the known values and the
unknown
.
True
Match the trigonometric ratio with its formula:
Sine ↔️
sin
θ
=
\sin \theta =
sin
θ
=
opposite
hypotenuse
\frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{hypotenuse}}
hypotenuse
opposite
Cosine ↔️
cos
θ
=
\cos \theta =
cos
θ
=
adjacent
hypotenuse
\frac{\text{adjacent}}{\text{hypotenuse}}
hypotenuse
adjacent
Tangent ↔️
tan
θ
=
\tan \theta =
tan
θ
=
opposite
adjacent
\frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{adjacent}}
adjacent
opposite
What is the formula for tangent in trigonometry?
tan
θ
=
\tan \theta =
tan
θ
=
opposite
adjacent
\frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{adjacent}}
adjacent
opposite
What is the first step in calculating a missing side or angle using trigonometric ratios?
Identify given values
In trigonometry, what do you use when you are given the opposite and adjacent side lengths and need to find the unknown angle?
Tangent
What is the opposite side length in a right-angled triangle with a hypotenuse of 10 cm and an angle of 30°?
5 cm
What are the three trigonometric ratios used in right-angled triangles?
Sine, cosine, tangent
Steps to calculate a missing side or angle in a right-angled triangle
1️⃣ Identify given values and unknown
2️⃣ Choose appropriate trigonometric ratio
3️⃣ Set up equation using given values
4️⃣ Solve for unknown value
What is the opposite side length if the hypotenuse is 10 cm and the angle is 30°?
5 cm
Trigonometric ratios can be used to find missing sides in
right-angled
triangles.
True
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