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Introduction to Trigonometry
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What should your calculator display to show it's in degrees mode?

DEG or D

What is the first thing you should do when solving a trigonometry problem?

Draw a diagram

How many main types of problems are there in trigonometry?

Two

When should you use Pythagoras' Theorem?

When you know two sides of a triangle

What does SOH-CAH-TOA stand for?

Sine, Cosine, and Tangent ratios

What is an angle of elevation?

Angle looking up from flat ground

What is an angle of depression?

Angle looking down from a height

What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

12×base×height\frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height}

What does 'height' mean in the triangle area formula?

Perpendicular distance to opposite vertex

A triangle has a base of 8 cm8\text{ cm} and height of 5 cm5\text{ cm}. What is its area?

20 cm220\text{ cm}^2

What units should be used for the area of a triangle?

Square units (e.g., cm², m²)

What can happen if you forget to include units in your exam answer?

You can lose marks

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