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Trig Functions

This document introduces the trigonometric functions of sine, cosine, and tangent. It defines each function using the ratios of opposite, adjacent, and hypotenuse sides of a right triangle with a given angle. It presents the mnemonic device SOHCAHTOA to help remember the definitions of the trig functions in terms of the sides of a right triangle. Examples are given to demonstrate using the trig functions to find missing side lengths or angle measures.

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Trig Functions

This document introduces the trigonometric functions of sine, cosine, and tangent. It defines each function using the ratios of opposite, adjacent, and hypotenuse sides of a right triangle with a given angle. It presents the mnemonic device SOHCAHTOA to help remember the definitions of the trig functions in terms of the sides of a right triangle. Examples are given to demonstrate using the trig functions to find missing side lengths or angle measures.

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Trigonometric Functions

SINE
COSINE
TANGENT

Greek Letter
Prounounced
theta
Represents an unknown angle
(All book are different! Sometimes they
may use A or another variable!)

Chief SohCahToa studied many


aspects of trigonometry

Opp
Tan
Adj

hy
p

adjacent

opposite

Adj
Cos
Hyp

ot
en
us
e

Opp
Sin
Hyp

We need a way to remember


all of these ratios

SOHCAHTOA

Sin
Opp
Hyp
Cos
Adj
Hyp
Tan
Opp
Adj

Find the values of the three trigonometric functions of .

3
sin

cos

SOHCAHTO
A

tan

Find the missing side length using one of the trigonometry function.
Notice that we CANNOT use Pythagorean Theorem.
Which trig function do we use? We have
an angle, opposite side, and hypotenuse.

x
56

Find the measure of angle using the trigonometry functions.


Which trig function do we use? We have
a missing angle, adjacent side, and opposite side.

7.5

So be sure to remember
The Legend of Chief

SOHCAHTOA

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