Geometry chapt 7 vocab.
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Pythagorean Triple | A set of three positive integers a, b, and c that satisfy the a² + b² = c² |
| Trigonometric Ratio | A ratio of the lengths of 2 sides in a right triangle |
| Sine Function | A trigonometric ratio formed by the opposite side divided by the hypotenuse |
| Cosine Function | A trigonometric ratio formed by the adjacent side divided by the hypotenuse |
| Tangent Function | A trigonometric ratio formed by the opposite side divided by the adjacent side. This function can also be found by dividing the sine ratio by cosine ratio |
| Cosecant Function | A trigonometric ratio formed by the hypotenuse divided by the opposite side. This function is the reciprocal function for sine |
| Secant Function | A trigonometric ratio formed by the hypotenuse divided by the adjacent side. This function is the reciprocal function for cosine |
| Cotangent Function | A trigonometric ratio formed by the adjacent side divided by the opposite side. This function is the reciprocal function for tangent |
| Angle of Elevation | When you look up at an object, this angle is formed from your line of sight and the line that is horizontal to it. |
| Angle of Depression | When you look down at an object, this angle is formed from your line of sight and the line that is horizontal to it. |
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