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Learn the Pythagorean Theorem and Solve Triangles with Sin, Cos, and Tan!

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A comprehensive guide to understanding Pythagorean theorem in right-angled triangles and basic trigonometric functions.

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MATHS

PYTAGORAS

C

b

a

OC
2

OC

3
7

6
6
h
4
8

For any right-angled with
bypotenuse is c

a² + b² = c

2²+42=00²
4 + 16 = x²
20 x
OC =

Introduction to Trigonometry

The second page explores trigonometric ratios and their application in right-angled triangles. It focuses on the three main trigonometric functions sine, cosine, and tangent.

Vocabulary Key terms introduced include

  • Opposite The side opposite to the angle in question
  • Adjacent The side next to the angle in question
  • Hypotenuse The longest side of the right triangle

Example The page demonstrates calculating angles using inverse trigonometric functions

  • sin⁻¹(3) = 36.9°
  • tan⁻¹(2) = 63.4°

Highlight The relationship between sides and angles is clearly illustrated through trigonometric ratios, showing how to find unknown angles when side lengths are known.

MATHS

PYTAGORAS

C

b

a

OC
2

OC

3
7

6
6
h
4
8

For any right-angled with
bypotenuse is c

a² + b² = c

2²+42=00²
4 + 16 = x²
20 x
OC =

Understanding Pythagorean Theorem

The first page introduces the fundamental concept of the Pythagorean theorem and its practical application in right-angled triangles. The theorem is expressed through the equation a² + b² = c², where c represents the hypotenuse and a and b represent the other two sides of the right triangle.

Definition The Pythagorean theorem states that in a right-angled triangle, the square of the hypotenuse (longest side) equals the sum of squares of the other two sides.

Example A right triangle with sides 2 and 4 has its hypotenuse calculated as follows 2² + 4² = c² 4 + 16 = c² c = √20 ≈ 4.47

Highlight Multiple worked examples demonstrate how to find missing sides using the theorem, including cases where the hypotenuse is known and one side needs to be calculated.

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Learn the Pythagorean Theorem and Solve Triangles with Sin, Cos, and Tan!

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Introduction to Trigonometry

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  • Opposite: The side opposite to the angle in question
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Understanding Pythagorean Theorem

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Definition: The Pythagorean theorem states that in a right-angled triangle, the square of the hypotenuse (longest side) equals the sum of squares of the other two sides.

Example: A right triangle with sides 2 and 4 has its hypotenuse calculated as follows: 2² + 4² = c² 4 + 16 = c² c = √20 ≈ 4.47

Highlight: Multiple worked examples demonstrate how to find missing sides using the theorem, including cases where the hypotenuse is known and one side needs to be calculated.

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