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SOHCAHTOA (Trigonometry)
11cm
xcm
24cm
A
16cm A
e 20cm
Sin (36) 20
=
Sin = oposite/cos-a sacens tank- offosite
hypotenuse
Thy potenuse"
ajac

SOHCAHTOA: Trigonometric Ratios Explained

SOHCAHTOA is a mnemonic device used to remember the trigonometric ratios in right-angled triangles. This page demonstrates how to apply these ratios to solve various problems.

Definition: SOHCAHTOA stands for Sine = Opposite / Hypotenuse, Cosine = Adjacent / Hypotenuse, Tangent = Opposite / Adjacent.

The page shows several examples of using SOHCAHTOA to find unknown lengths and angles in right-angled triangles. For instance, one problem involves finding the length of a side using the sine function:

Example: Sin36°36° = x / 20, where x is the opposite side and 20 is the hypotenuse. Solving this equation gives x ≈ 11.7 cm.

Another example demonstrates the use of the tangent function:

Example: tan42°42° = x / 11, where x is the opposite side and 11 is the adjacent side. The solution is x ≈ 9.9 cm.

The page also includes a problem using the cosine function to find an angle:

Example: cosxx = 11 / 16, where x is the unknown angle. Using the inverse cosine function, we find x ≈ 46.4°.

These examples highlight the practical application of SOHCAHTOA in solving trigonometry pythagoras foundation exam questions.

SOHCAHTOA (Trigonometry)
11cm
xcm
24cm
A
16cm A
e 20cm
Sin (36) 20
=
Sin = oposite/cos-a sacens tank- offosite
hypotenuse
Thy potenuse"
ajac

Pythagoras Theorem and Angles in Parallel Lines

This page covers two important geometric concepts: the Pythagoras theorem and angles in parallel lines.

The Pythagoras theorem is used to find unknown side lengths in right-angled triangles.

Definition: In a right-angled triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of squares of the other two sides a2+b2=c2a² + b² = c².

An example problem demonstrates how to use the theorem:

Example: In a right-angled triangle with sides 36 cm and 48 cm, the hypotenuse is calculated as √362+48236² + 48² ≈ 60 cm.

The page also covers angles in parallel lines, showing how to determine unknown angles based on the properties of parallel lines intersected by a transversal.

Highlight: Vertically opposite angles are equal, and alternate angles are equal in parallel lines.

These concepts are essential for solving combined Pythagoras and trigonometry exam questions and are frequently found in Pythagoras and trigonometry exam questions GCSE.

SOHCAHTOA (Trigonometry)
11cm
xcm
24cm
A
16cm A
e 20cm
Sin (36) 20
=
Sin = oposite/cos-a sacens tank- offosite
hypotenuse
Thy potenuse"
ajac

SOHCAHTOA and Pythagoras Theorem: Essential Mathematical Concepts

SOHCAHTOA and the Pythagoras theorem are fundamental concepts in trigonometry and geometry, crucial for solving problems involving triangles and angles. This guide covers these topics along with related concepts such as angles in parallel lines and frequency trees.

Key points:

  • SOHCAHTOA is used for trigonometric calculations in right-angled triangles
  • Pythagoras theorem helps find unknown side lengths in right-angled triangles
  • Angles in parallel lines have specific relationships
  • Frequency trees are useful for organizing and analyzing probability data


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Fun with Trigonometry: Pythagoras, SOHCAHTOA, and Frequency Trees!

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This transcript covers topics in trigonometry, Pythagoras theorem, angles in parallel lines, and frequency trees. It includes various mathematical problems and their solutions, focusing on SOHCAHTOA, Pythagoras theorem applications, and basic probability concepts.

SOHCAHTOA (Trigonometry)
11cm
xcm
24cm
A
16cm A
e 20cm
Sin (36) 20
=
Sin = oposite/cos-a sacens tank- offosite
hypotenuse
Thy potenuse"
ajac

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SOHCAHTOA: Trigonometric Ratios Explained

SOHCAHTOA is a mnemonic device used to remember the trigonometric ratios in right-angled triangles. This page demonstrates how to apply these ratios to solve various problems.

Definition: SOHCAHTOA stands for Sine = Opposite / Hypotenuse, Cosine = Adjacent / Hypotenuse, Tangent = Opposite / Adjacent.

The page shows several examples of using SOHCAHTOA to find unknown lengths and angles in right-angled triangles. For instance, one problem involves finding the length of a side using the sine function:

Example: Sin36°36° = x / 20, where x is the opposite side and 20 is the hypotenuse. Solving this equation gives x ≈ 11.7 cm.

Another example demonstrates the use of the tangent function:

Example: tan42°42° = x / 11, where x is the opposite side and 11 is the adjacent side. The solution is x ≈ 9.9 cm.

The page also includes a problem using the cosine function to find an angle:

Example: cosxx = 11 / 16, where x is the unknown angle. Using the inverse cosine function, we find x ≈ 46.4°.

These examples highlight the practical application of SOHCAHTOA in solving trigonometry pythagoras foundation exam questions.

SOHCAHTOA (Trigonometry)
11cm
xcm
24cm
A
16cm A
e 20cm
Sin (36) 20
=
Sin = oposite/cos-a sacens tank- offosite
hypotenuse
Thy potenuse"
ajac

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Pythagoras Theorem and Angles in Parallel Lines

This page covers two important geometric concepts: the Pythagoras theorem and angles in parallel lines.

The Pythagoras theorem is used to find unknown side lengths in right-angled triangles.

Definition: In a right-angled triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of squares of the other two sides a2+b2=c2a² + b² = c².

An example problem demonstrates how to use the theorem:

Example: In a right-angled triangle with sides 36 cm and 48 cm, the hypotenuse is calculated as √362+48236² + 48² ≈ 60 cm.

The page also covers angles in parallel lines, showing how to determine unknown angles based on the properties of parallel lines intersected by a transversal.

Highlight: Vertically opposite angles are equal, and alternate angles are equal in parallel lines.

These concepts are essential for solving combined Pythagoras and trigonometry exam questions and are frequently found in Pythagoras and trigonometry exam questions GCSE.

SOHCAHTOA (Trigonometry)
11cm
xcm
24cm
A
16cm A
e 20cm
Sin (36) 20
=
Sin = oposite/cos-a sacens tank- offosite
hypotenuse
Thy potenuse"
ajac

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SOHCAHTOA and Pythagoras Theorem: Essential Mathematical Concepts

SOHCAHTOA and the Pythagoras theorem are fundamental concepts in trigonometry and geometry, crucial for solving problems involving triangles and angles. This guide covers these topics along with related concepts such as angles in parallel lines and frequency trees.

Key points:

  • SOHCAHTOA is used for trigonometric calculations in right-angled triangles
  • Pythagoras theorem helps find unknown side lengths in right-angled triangles
  • Angles in parallel lines have specific relationships
  • Frequency trees are useful for organizing and analyzing probability data

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