Right Triangle Trig

trig2.notebook
March 24, 2014
What is SOH CAH TOA??
Right Triangle Trigonometry
I can evaluate trigonometric functions for right triangles.
I can use trig functions to model triangles and solve real­life problems (involving a right triangular setup). Mar 23­7:44 PM
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Trig Functions
Find the 6 trig functions of theta. 4
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Find exact values of sin45 , cos45 , and o
tan45 .
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Find the sine and cosine of 30 and 60 .
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30
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60
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trig2.notebook
March 24, 2014
Trig Identities
Find x x
Exampe: cos sec =1
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71.5
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Example:
Prove that Mar 23­8:05 PM
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Evaluate cos All right, then!
I know the six trigonometric functions and can use them to solve right triangles. Homework: Page 310 #1­27, 57­61 odd Mar 23­8:25 PM
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