Math Problem Statement

Give the Six Trigonometric Functions. Solve for the missing side and give the six trigonometric functions for the given triangles.

Solution

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Part 1: Find the Six Trigonometric Functions for Each Triangle

To find the six trigonometric functions (sine, cosine, tangent, cosecant, secant, and cotangent), we will use the given sides of each right triangle.

We can use the following definitions:

  1. Sine (sin) = opposite / hypotenuse
  2. Cosine (cos) = adjacent / hypotenuse
  3. Tangent (tan) = opposite / adjacent
  4. Cosecant (csc) = 1 / sine
  5. Secant (sec) = 1 / cosine
  6. Cotangent (cot) = 1 / tangent

Triangle 1:

  • Given sides: opposite = 7, adjacent = 24, hypotenuse = 25
  • Use the Pythagorean Theorem to check the hypotenuse: 72+242=2527^2 + 24^2 = 25^2

From here, calculate the trigonometric functions.

Triangle 2:

  • Given sides: opposite = 9, adjacent = 12, hypotenuse = 15
  • Use the Pythagorean Theorem: 92+122=1529^2 + 12^2 = 15^2

Now, calculate the functions.


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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Right Triangles
Pythagorean Theorem

Formulas

Sine (sin) = opposite / hypotenuse
Cosine (cos) = adjacent / hypotenuse
Tangent (tan) = opposite / adjacent
Cosecant (csc) = 1 / sine
Secant (sec) = 1 / cosine
Cotangent (cot) = 1 / tangent
Pythagorean Theorem: a^2 + b^2 = c^2

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12