Solving for a Side Using Trig Ratios
Explanation
To find a side:
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Identify known angle and sides
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Choose correct ratio (sin, cos, tan)
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Solve equation
Example: θ = 30°, hypotenuse = 10, find opposite side:
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sin 30° = opposite / 10 → 1/2 = opposite / 10 → opposite = 5