MATH PETA SCRIPT 4th quarter

P: Intro n Greetings

P: And today we will be discussing on how we can solve a problem using Trigonometry, more
specifically using right triangle trigonometry

P: Right Triangle in Trigonometry is a triangle diagram in which the name specifies the triangle
being a right triangle

P: The right triangle like any other triangle has both 3 side and 3 angles, one of the 3 angles
being a 90-degree angle being a right angle as in the name, Right Angle Trigonometry

P: The other given angles can be any amount if it fits the maximum area equal to 180-degrees.
Usually in each right triangle the other given angles are usually 30 and 60-degrees.

P: The three sides mentioned before are named as follows, the first being the Hypotenuse, the
hypotenuse(hyp) is the side directly opposite the right angle itself

P: While the second side being the Opposite, the opposite(opp) is the side opposite side from the
given theta, theta being the given angle

P: Lastly is the Adjacent, the adjacent(adj) is the side closest or next to the given theta
P: After learning the different parts of the triangle needed to solve for the right triangle
trigonometry, we can now move on to the functions used in Trigonometry

P: Are you familiar with the expression SOH CAH TOA?

P: if not don’t worry as we are here to explain it

P: SOH CAH TOA is an expression of the three functions in trigonometry, these only being three
of the six main functions in trigonometry

P: The first function SOH, S standing for sine(sin), O standing for opposite(opp), and H standing
for hypotenuse(hyp)

P: In this function Sine Theta is equal to Opposite over Hypotenuse

P: The Next function stated is CAH, C standing for cosine(cos), A standing for adjacent(adj), and
H again for hypotenuse(hyp)

P: This function states that Cosine Theta is equal to Adjacent over the Hypotenuse
Cosθ = adj/hyp
P: The last of the three mentioned functions is TOA, T standing for tangent(tan), O again for
opposite(opp), as well as A for adjacent(adj)

P: In this function like the rest before states Tangent Theta is equal to Opposite over Adjacent
Tanθ = opp/adj

P: Now that we know the three basic functions, we can talk about the rest of the six functions

P: The other functions being Cosecant(csc), Secant(sec), and Cotangent(cot), all simply being
reciprocals of previously mentioned functions

P: Now that we know the basic functions of trigonometry lets try and solve the given example by
filling in the given functions

P: To find the value of the given functions we must first solve for the value of the sides using the
Pythagorean theorem, where in a^2 + b^2 = c^2

P: Basing on our theta in the example diagram wee can see that side a is 8 and side b is 15, now
let’s solve for side c

P: First let us exchange the given values, so a^2 + b^2 = c^2 will become 8^2 + 15^2 = c^2
P: Now let’s solve, 8^2 is 64 and 15^2 is 225, adding both will give us 289
8^2 + 15^2 = c^2
= 64 + 225 = c^2
= 289 = c^2

P: Now we have the following, 289 = c^2 now let us cancel out c^2 by finding the square root of
both, which will give us 17 and c, meaning side c is equal to 17
√289 √c^2
= 17 = c
a^2 + b^2 = c^2 / 8^2 + 15^2 = 17^2

P: Now that we know the value of all the given sides let’s fill in the following functions

P: By observing our right triangle and theta lets locate and name all the side

P: Now that we have the sides let us exchange the given values of each side

P: First is Sine Theta where in Opposite Side is divided by the Hypotenuse, the Opposite Side
(15) and the Hypotenuse (17), so Sine Theta is equal to 15 over 17
Sinθ = opp/hyp
= Sinθ = 15/17

P: Moving on to Cosine Theta where the Adjacent side over the Hypotenuse, Adjacent side (8)
and the Hypotenuse (17), Cosine Theta is equal to 8 over 17
Cosθ = adj/hyp
= Cosθ = 8/17

P: Lastly is Tangent Theta, in Tangent Theta unlike the two previous functions we don’t use the
Hypotenuse instead using both Opposite and Adjacent sides, where in Opposite (15) over the
Adjacent (8), Tangent Theta is equal to 15 over 8
Tanθ = opp/adj
= Tanθ = 15/8

P: Now that we know the three functions to find other functions such as Cosecant(csc),
Secant(sec), and Cotangent(cot) we simply find the reciprocal of the functions

P: Cosecant being the reciprocal of Sine, thus Cosecant being equal to Hypotenuse (17) over
Opposite (15)
Cscθ = hyp/opp
= Cscθ = 17/15

P: Like Cosecant, Secant is the reciprocal of Cosine thus Secant equals to the Hypotenuse (17)
over Opposite (15)
Secθ = hyp/adj
= Secθ = 17/8

P: Lastly, Cotangent being a reciprocal of tangent, where in Adjacent (8) over Opposite (15)
Cotθ = adj/opp
= Cotθ = 8/15
P: Congratulations! because we have successfully solved for the values of the 6 trigonometric
functions

P: Now let’s try to solve a problem using right triangle trigonometry

P: A person is standing 100 meters away from a tree. The angle of elevation from the persons
foot to the top of Tree is 30°. Find the height of the tree.

P: In this problem we are tasked with finding the height of the tree given the distance between
the tree and the person as well as the elevation, now let’s use what we learned

P: After reading the problem thoroughly we can apply the problem here in the diagram of a right
triangle where in 30° will serve as our Theta and the distance between the person and the tree
(100 meters) as our Adjacent (side a)

P: Thus, we can place the height of the tree in the place of the Opposite (side b) as it is opposite
of our Theta

P: Now having a clear image on what we must solve for let us begin in solving for the height of
the tree
P: Since we are looking for the height of a tree which is opposite of our degree and seeing as we
only have the Adjacent and the Theta, we use TOA or the Tangent Formula

P: Tangent Formula is Opposite over Adjacent; our Tangent Theta is 30° while 100 meters is our
Adjacent
Tanθ = opp/adj
= Tan (30°) = opp/100

P: Seeing as we are only solving for the value of our Opposite (height of the tree) thus we must
cancel out our Adjacent (100) by multiplying it to both sides in order to only leave the Opposite
on one side
Tan (30°) = opp/100
= 100 • Tan (30°) = opp/100 • 100

P: After multiplying one side, we will get 100 times Tangent 30° is equal to Opposite
100 • Tan (30°) = opp

P: Now we solve for the value of Tan (30°) before we can multiply it

P: Using a scientific calculator and finding the trigonometry functions we press the Tangent
function and enter the amount of our Theta, don’t forget to set your calculator in degree mode for
the correct answer

P: After putting our Theta in the calculator, we end up with 0.5773 as our answer, now we have
the following, 100 • 0.5773

P: After multiplying the given we end up with 57.73, which is the value of our Opposite (side b)

P: After completing all the steps required to solve for the Opposite (side b) we now know that
side b and the height of the tree is equal to 57.73 meters
P: Even though we are finished in solving the problem assigned to us we still need to finish
solving the right triangle

P: We can do this by finishing all other angles, and since we already know that our Theta, angle
A is equal to 30° and angle C, which is a right angle thus equalling to 90° we can add both and
subtract by 180 to get the angle B, angle B being 60°
A + B + C = 180°
= 30 + B + 90 = 180
= B + 30 + 90 = 180
= B + 120 = 180
= B = 180 – 120 = 60
= B = 60°
P: Now that we know the values of all angles A, B, and C the last thing to solve for is the value
of the Hypotenuse (side c)

P: Now from what you learned here today try and solve for the value of the Hypotenuse (side c)
on your own

P: Outro n Greetings