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Trigonometric Functions

SOH-CAH-TOA! Have you heard the call of the trig function? Use them to navigate the trickier sides (and angles) of geometric shapes.

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Degrees and Radians
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If \(\tan(x) = \frac {5}{12}\), what is the value of \(\sin(x)\)?

\[ \frac{12}{13} \] \[ \frac{13}{5} \] \[ \frac{12}{5} \] \[ \frac{5}{13} \]

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In the triangle shown, \(\sin \angle\) A = ?

\(\sin \angle \) B \(\tan \angle \) B \(\cos \angle \) B

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If \(\sin(x) = 0.6,\) what is \(\cos(90^\circ - x)?\)

0.6 1 0.4 0

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Which characteristic best describes the graph of \(y = \sin x\)?

linear parabolic increasing periodic

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Which equation could be used to determine the measure of angle \(A ?\)

\[ \tan A = \frac{4}{5}\] \[ \cos A = \frac{4}{5} \] \[ \cos A = \frac{3}{5}\] \[ \sin A = \frac{3}{5} \]

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Trigonometry Warmup

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Master advanced concepts through explanations,
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Learn from a vibrant community of students and enthusiasts,
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Master advanced concepts through explanations,
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Learn from a vibrant community of students and enthusiasts,
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Master advanced concepts through explanations,
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Learn from a vibrant community of students and enthusiasts,
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Master advanced concepts through explanations,
examples, and problems from the community.

Learn from a vibrant community of students and enthusiasts,
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Master advanced concepts through explanations,
examples, and problems from the community.

Learn from a vibrant community of students and enthusiasts,
including olympiad champions, researchers, and professionals.

Master advanced concepts through explanations,
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Learn from a vibrant community of students and enthusiasts,
including olympiad champions, researchers, and professionals.