Trigonometry : Sin, Cos, Tan

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Example Questions

Example Question #11 : Sin, Cos, Tan

What is the value of cos30o . sin30o . tan60o

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Solution

Example Question #12 : Trigonometric Operations

 What is the closest value to this expression?

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Explanation:

First you have to know the equation for   and apply it to our equation. Second the formula of  will allow you to get rid of the square sin and cos. Third the equation  will allow you to get rid of the . Therefore, we will have a , and that will be equal to . Sum  and  and you will get 

Example Question #12 : Sin, Cos, Tan

if   What is ?

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Remember two things. First if , find the by using the Pythagoras Theorem. If one side is  and the hypotenuse is , then the other side is  will be . Finally remember the formula for . And just place the things we found to the equation.

Example Question #2 : Trigonometry

If cos x = 0.2 and sin x = 0.4, what is the value of tan x?

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2

0.035

10

1

4

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2

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Example Question #12 : Sin, Cos, Tan

Which of the following describes the ratio of sine? 

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Sine is by definition of sides in a right triangle is opposite side over hypotenuse.

To remember this, use SOH CAH TOA.

SOH: Sine=Opposite/Hypotenuse

CAH: Cosine=Adjacent/Hypotenuse

TOA: Tangent=Opposite/Adjacent

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