This document discusses solving right triangles using trigonometric ratios, the Pythagorean theorem, and inverse trigonometric functions. It provides examples of using trigonometry to find unknown angles and side lengths in right triangles, as well as examples of using trigonometry to calculate angles of elevation and depression in applied problems. Real-world examples are given to illustrate how to set up and solve applied problems involving right triangles.
This document discusses solving right triangles using trigonometric ratios, the Pythagorean theorem, and inverse trigonometric functions. It provides examples of using trigonometry to find unknown angles and side lengths in right triangles, as well as examples of using trigonometry to calculate angles of elevation and depression in applied problems. Real-world examples are given to illustrate how to set up and solve applied problems involving right triangles.
This document discusses solving right triangles using trigonometric ratios, the Pythagorean theorem, and inverse trigonometric functions. It provides examples of using trigonometry to find unknown angles and side lengths in right triangles, as well as examples of using trigonometry to calculate angles of elevation and depression in applied problems. Real-world examples are given to illustrate how to set up and solve applied problems involving right triangles.
This document discusses solving right triangles using trigonometric ratios, the Pythagorean theorem, and inverse trigonometric functions. It provides examples of using trigonometry to find unknown angles and side lengths in right triangles, as well as examples of using trigonometry to calculate angles of elevation and depression in applied problems. Real-world examples are given to illustrate how to set up and solve applied problems involving right triangles.
Solving Right Triangles in Applied Problems Using Trigonometry
Mastery Hook:
Let’s Review: Trigonometric Ratios
SOH CAH TOA
opposite hypotenuse
adjacent A Let’s Review: Pythagorean Theorem
c _______________________ b
a Inverse Trigonometric Functions What are they? Think of inverse trig functions as functions that do the ___________ of ___________ trig functions. For example: the inverse sine (_______) does the opposite of sine.
angle ratio
Trig Functions Inverse Trig Functions
𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑒 sin(𝐴) = ℎ𝑦𝑝𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑒 sin−1 ( )=𝐴 ℎ𝑦𝑝𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑢𝑠𝑒 In other words, to solve the equation 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝑨 = 𝒙, let _____________________________.
hypotenuse opposite
Practice Problem: A ? Question: What is the 35 measure of ∠A? 67
Solution: Three Inverse Trig Functions
Given equation To find the angle Read as
A equals the inverse sine of
x. 𝐀 = 𝐬𝐢𝐧−𝟏 (𝒙)
𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝑨 = 𝒚 𝐀 = 𝐜𝐨𝐬 −𝟏 (𝒚)
A equals the inverse tangent
of z. 𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝑨 = 𝒛
Now You Try
Example: Find ∠B.
Solution: Draw the triangle, write down the
question, and then show your work.
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B 46 Angle of Elevation Definition:
Angle of elevation
Horizontal line of sight
Angle of Depression Definition:
Horizontal line of sight
Angle of depression Real-Word Application Example 1: A man is 6 feet tall and measures the angle between the horizontal and a bird in the sky to be 35°. The shadow of the bird is directly beneath the bird, and 155 feet away from the man on the ground. How high is the bird in the sky? Solution: x 35°
155 feet 6 feet Now You Try Suppose a house is 130 feet tall and a car is 166 feet from the house. Find the angle of elevation from the base of the car to the top of the house.
Solution: Now You Try (Culminating Activity/Question) 1. Explain how to find the unknown measure of an angle given information about only two sides of a right triangle.
2. Draw two pictures, one that illustrates an example of an angle
of elevation and one that illustrates an example of an angle of depression.
3. A group of friends have hiked to the top of a mountain that is 2
miles high. When they look down, they can see their tent, which they know is approximately 3 miles from the base of the mountain. Sketch a drawing of the situation. What is the angle of depression?
