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Instructor: Prof.

Smith

Topic: Introduction to Trigonometry


De nitions:
• Angle: The gure formed by two rays, called the sides of the
angle, sharing a common endpoint.
• Trigonometry: The branch of mathematics that deals with the
relationships between the sides and angles of triangles,
particularly right triangles.
Key Concepts:
• Trigonometric Ratios:
• Sine (sin): Ratio of the length of the side opposite
an angle to the length of the hypotenuse in a right
triangle.
• Cosine (cos): Ratio of the length of the adjacent
side to the length of the hypotenuse in a right triangle.
• Tangent (tan): Ratio of the length of the side
opposite an angle to the length of the adjacent side in a
right triangle.
Theorems/Properties:
• Pythagorean Theorem:
• Statement: In a right triangle, the square of the
length of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the
squares of the lengths of the other two sides.
• Proof: By construction or algebraic manipulation.
Formulas:
• Sine Formula: sin

(
θ
)
=
fi
fi
Opposite
Hypotenuse

\sin(\theta) = \frac{{\text{Opposite}}}
{{\text{Hypotenuse}}}

sin(θ)=
Hypotenus
e

Opp
osite

• Cosine Formula: cos

(
θ
)
=
Adjacent
Hypotenuse

\cos(\theta) = \frac{{\text{Adjacent}}}
{{\text{Hypotenuse}}}

cos(θ)=
Hypotenus
e

Adja
cent

• Tangent Formula: tan

(
θ
)
=
Opposite
Adjacent

\tan(\theta) = \frac{{\text{Opposite}}}
{{\text{Adjacent}}}

tan(θ)=
Adjacen
t

O
pp
osi
te

Problem Solving:
• Problem 1: Given a right triangle with the opposite side
measuring 5 units and the hypotenuse measuring 13 units, nd
the sine and cosine of the angle opposite the opposite side.
fi
• Solution: sin

(
θ
)
=
5
13

\sin(\theta) = \frac{5}{13}

sin(θ)=
•
1
3

5 •

•
• , cos

(
θ
)
=
12
13

\cos(\theta) = \frac{12}{13}
cos(θ)=
•
1
3

1
2 •

•
• Problem 2: Find the length of the missing side in a right
triangle with an adjacent side of 4 units and a hypotenuse of
10 units.
• Solution: Use the Pythagorean theorem to nd the
length of the missing side.
Additional Notes:
• Trigonometry has applications in various elds including
physics, engineering, and astronomy.
• Trigonometric functions can be represented graphically as
periodic functions.

Next Class Preview:

• Topic: Trigonometric Identities


• Assigned Reading: Chapter 3 from the textbook
Homework:

• Complete exercises 1-10 at the end of Chapter 2.


Upcoming Deadlines:

• Assignment 1 due on April 10, 2024.


Of ce Hours:

• Prof. Smith: Mondays 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM


• TA: Wednesdays 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Contact Information:

• Prof. Smith: [email protected]


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fi
fi
• TA: [email protected]
Note: These class notes are for personal use only and should not
be distributed without permission.

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