Basic Trigonometry

Trigonometry

• The word Trigonometry is derived from the

ancient greek language and means
measurement of triangles.
 Parts of a Right Triangle
B
Hypotenuse
Opposite Side

A
C Adjacent Side
The hypotenuse will always be the Imagine that you are at Angle A looking
longest side, and opposite from the
right angle. into the triangle.

The opposite side is the side that is

The adjacent side is the side next on the opposite side of the triangle
to Angle A. from Angle A.
 Trig Functions
• Sine = sin • Cosecant = csc
• Cosine = cos • Secant = sec
• Tangent = tan • Cotangent = cot
 Trig Ratios
Hypotenuse
• Each of the 3 ratios has a name
Opposite
• The names also refer to an angle A
Adjacent

Opposite
Sine of Angle A =
Hypotenuse

Adjacent
Cosine of Angle A =
Hypotenuse

Opposite
Tangent of Angle A =
Adjacent
Triangle Definitions of other Trig
Functions
 Examples of Trig Ratios
First we will find the Sine, Cosine and P
Tangent ratios for Angle P. 20
12
Next we will find the Sine, Cosine, and Q
Tangent ratios for Angle Q 16
Remember SohCahToa

16 12
Sin P  Sin Q 
20 20

12 16
 Cos Q 
Cos P 20 20

16 12
 Tan Q 
Tan P 12 16
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