Trigonometry Flashcards
What acronym is commonly used to help remember trigonometry?
SOH CAH TOA
(Sin, Opposite, Hypotenuse) (Cos, Adjacent, Hypotenuse) (Tan, Opposite, Adjacent)
What name could be given to side a in relation to angle x?

Opposite
Because side a is opposite angle x
What name could be given to side b in relation to angle x?

Adjacent
Because side b is adjacent to (next to) angle x
What name could be given to side c in relation to angle x?

Hypotenuse
The side opposite the right angle is always called the hypotenuse
What name could be given to side a in relation to angle y?

Adjacent
Because side a is adjacent to (next to) angle y
What name could be given to side b in relation to angle y?

Opposite
Because side b is opposite to angle y
What name could be given to side c in relation to angle y?
Hypotenuse
The side opposite the right angle is always called the hypotenuse