Triangles Flashcards
Pythagorean theorem can only be used in what kind of triangle
Right Triangle
SOH CAH TOA can only be used in what kind of triangle
Right Triangle
What is the complimentary of sine in Trigonometric Identity
cosine
Pythagorean Identity
1 = sin^2 theta + cos^2 theta
What to law to use when unsure of the kind of triangle in question
sine law
in any triangle, the ratio of any one side to the side of its opposite angle is ________
constant
what value equates to the ratio of sine law
the diameter of its circumscribing circle thus, can also use the diameter of the circle in getting the area
what is an included angle?
the angle between two sides
cosine law formula
c^2 = a^2 + b^2 - 2ab cos C
Area of Triangle Formula
A = 1/2 ab sin C
A = 1/2 ab (for right angle)
True or False: Ratio and Proportion can be used in any shape i.e. trapezoid
False, can only be used in triangles