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Trigonometric Functions
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- 1Every time you use a trigonometric function, the triangle must be a(n)...Right triangle
- 2The side on the opposite side of a given angle is called "opposite."
- 3The side of a triangle that is the only side touching the given angle (besides the hypotenuse)is the "adjacent."
- 4The longest side of a given triangle is the "hypotenuse." (It is never called adjacent.)
- 5TangentAbbreviated as "tan" is opposite divided by adjacent.
- 6SineAbbreviated as "sin" is opposite divided by hypotenuse.
- 7CosineAbbreviated as "cos" is adjacent divided by hypotenuse.
- 8Trigonometric TablesTables that help you figure out how many degrees an angle is after you find out the sin, cos, or tan.
- 9Example of Trigonometric Table:
- 10Example of using a Trigonometric Function:sin 37°= ?
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- Pre-Calculus Math (Trigonometry) Flashcards on Trigonometric Functions, created by Selam H on 16/07/2013.
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