Triganometry Flashcards
0
Q
What is the Pythagorean theorem?
A
A-squared + B-squared = C-squared
1
Q
What is a Pythagorean triple?
A
A set of three numbers that when the first two are raised to the power of two then added, they equal the third number squared
Eg. 5,12,13
5^2+12^2=13^2
2
Q
How do you find an unknown side?
A
Use x as the unknown. Work out as normally then square x and answer to find the unknown
3
Q
How to solve composite shapes
A
Break down into smaller shapes
4
Q
What are the three sides of a triangle named?
A
The hypotenuse (longest), opposite and adjacent
5
Q
How to solve ‘sine’
A
SOH - opposite/hypotenuse
6
Q
How to solve ‘cosine’
A
CAH- adjacent/hypotenuse
7
Q
How to solve ‘tanjent’
A
TOA- opposite/adjacent
