Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305071751
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-175-9

Chapter 6 - Section 6.2 - Trigonometry of Right Triangles - 6.2 Exercises - Page 487: 1

Answer

A) The top box is opposite, the second box down adjacent, the third one down is hypotenuse. B) $\sin=\frac{opposite}{hypotenuse}$,$\cos=\frac{adjacent}{hypotenuse}$,$\tan=\frac{opposite}{adjacent}$

Work Step by Step

A) The side directly across from theta is the opposite, the side right next to theta is the adjacent, and the hypotenuse is the slanted side (diagonal). B) The functions can be remembered by the acronym, "SOH-CAH-TOA." Sin = hyp/opp, Cos = adj/hyp, Tan = opp/adj
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