Find the values of the six trigonometric functions for an angle in standard position having each given point on its terminal side. Rationalize denominators when applicable. (3 , ―4)
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- 0. Review of College Algebra4h 43m
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- 2. Trigonometric Functions on Right Triangles2h 5m
- 3. Unit Circle1h 19m
- 4. Graphing Trigonometric Functions1h 19m
- 5. Inverse Trigonometric Functions and Basic Trigonometric Equations1h 41m
- 6. Trigonometric Identities and More Equations2h 34m
- 7. Non-Right Triangles1h 38m
- 8. Vectors2h 25m
- 9. Polar Equations2h 5m
- 10. Parametric Equations1h 6m
- 11. Graphing Complex Numbers1h 7m
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2. Trigonometric Functions on Right Triangles
Trigonometric Functions on Right Triangles
Multiple Choice
In the context of right triangles, what does the trigonometric function (often abbreviated as tg) of an angle represent?
A
The ratio of the length of the side opposite the angle to the length of the hypotenuse
B
The ratio of the length of the hypotenuse to the length of the side opposite the angle
C
The ratio of the length of the side opposite the angle to the length of the side adjacent to the angle
D
The ratio of the length of the side adjacent to the angle to the length of the hypotenuse
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Recall that in a right triangle, the trigonometric functions sine, cosine, and tangent relate the angles to the ratios of the sides.
Identify the sides relative to the angle in question: the side opposite the angle, the side adjacent to the angle, and the hypotenuse (the longest side opposite the right angle).
Understand that the tangent function, denoted as \(\tan(\theta)\) or sometimes \(\tg(\theta)\), is defined as the ratio of the length of the side opposite the angle \(\theta\) to the length of the side adjacent to the angle \(\theta\).
Express this relationship mathematically as: \(\tan(\theta) = \frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{adjacent}}\).
Note that this distinguishes tangent from sine and cosine, which involve the hypotenuse in their ratios.
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