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To which type of triangle do Sin, Cos, and Tan apply?

Right-angled triangles only

What should sin(30)\sin(30^\circ) equal if your calculator is in the correct mode?

0.50.5

Which side is the hypotenuse in a right-angled triangle?

Longest side opposite the right angle

Which side is the opposite in a right-angled triangle?

Side directly opposite angle θ\theta

What does SOH in SOHCAHTOA stand for?

Sin = Opposite/Hypotenuse

What does CAH in SOHCAHTOA stand for?

Cos = Adjacent/Hypotenuse

What does TOA in SOHCAHTOA stand for?

Tan = Opposite/Adjacent

If you know the opposite and hypotenuse, which ratio should you use?

Sin

What are the first four steps before solving a trigonometry problem?

Label, Tick, Tick, Decide

To find an angle when you know the sides, what function do you use?

Inverse (e.g., sin1\sin^{-1})

What mode should your calculator be in for trigonometry?

DEG (degrees)

What is the adjacent side in a right-angled triangle?

Side next to θ\theta, not hypotenuse

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