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<p>Find the value of <code class='latex inline'>x</code>, to the nearest tenth of a unit, by applying the cosine ratio.</p><img src="/qimages/22869" />
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<p>Find each trigonometric ratio for angle <code class='latex inline'>A</code> in the triangle at the right. </p><img src="/qimages/60797" /><p><code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \tan A </code></p>
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<p>GYMNASTICS The springboard that Eric uses in his gymnastics class has 6-inch coils and forms an angle of <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle 14.5^{\circ} </code> with the base. About how long is the springboard?</p><img src="/qimages/104231" />
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<p>The observation deck at Justin&#39;s Cove lighthouse, in Prince Edward Island is about <code class='latex inline'>20</code> m above sea level. From the observation deck. the angle of depression of a boat on the water is <code class='latex inline'>6</code>°. How far is the boat from the lighthouse, to the nearest metre?</p>
<p>The Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver is the world’s highest footbridge of its kind. The bridge is 140 m long. From the ends of the bridge, the angles of depression of a point on the river under the bridge are 41° and 48°. How high is the bridge above the river, to the nearest metre?</p>
<p>Determine the value of <code class='latex inline'>\theta</code>, to the nearest degree, in each triangle.</p><p> <img src="/qimages/1033" /></p>
<p> Find the tangent of the other acute angle, to four decimal places. </p><img src="/qimages/2375" />
<p>BACKPACKS Ramón has a rolling backpack that is <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle 3 \frac{3}{4} </code> feet tall when the handle is extended. When he is pulling the backpack, Ramon&#39;s hand is 3 feet from the ground. What angle does his backpack make with the floor? Round to the nearest degree.</p>
<p>Find the measure of each angle, to the nearest degree.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\sin Q = 0.2315</code></p>
<p>Find the length of the unknown side, to the nearest tenth.</p><img src="/qimages/2380" />
<p>Find the measure of each angle to the nearest tenth of a degree using the Distance Formula and an inverse trigonometric ratio. <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \angle Y </code> in right triangle <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle X Y Z </code> with vertices <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle X(4,1), Y(-6,3) </code>, and <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle Z(-2,7) </code></p>
<p>Find the value of <code class='latex inline'>x</code>, to the nearest tenth of a unit, by applying the sine ratio.</p><img src="/qimages/22863" />
<p>Draw two different right triangles for which <code class='latex inline'>\tan\theta=1</code>. Determine the measurements of all the sides and angles. Then compare the two triangles.</p>
<p>In <code class='latex inline'>\triangle ABC</code>, <code class='latex inline'>AB = 5 cm</code>, <code class='latex inline'>AC = 8 cm</code>, and <code class='latex inline'>\angle B = 90^{\circ}</code>. Solve <code class='latex inline'>\triangle ABC</code>.</p>
<p> Find the tangent of the other acute angle, to four decimal places. </p><img src="/qimages/2372" />
<p>Find <code class='latex inline'>\sin\theta</code>, <code class='latex inline'>\cos\theta</code>, and <code class='latex inline'>\tan \theta</code> for the angle, expressed as fractions in lowest terms.</p><img src="/qimages/22784" />
<p>Find the three primary trigonometric ratios for <code class='latex inline'>\angle A</code>, to four decimal places.</p><img src="/qimages/22862" />
<p>In a right</p><p>triangle, the hypotenuse</p><p>is 5 in. long, and the side</p><p>opposite <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \angle A </code> is <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle 4.5 </code> in. long. A student found the</p><p>measure of <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \angle A </code> as <code class='latex inline'> \displaystyle sin(0.9) = 0.0157 </code></p><p> Describe and correct the student&#39;s error.</p>
<p>Evaluate each of the following with a calculator, rounded to four decimal places.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\sin 54^{\circ}</code></p>
<p>Determine whether each set of numbers can be the measures of the sides of a triangle. If so, classify the triangle as acute, obtuse, or right. Justify your answer. <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle 8,15,17 </code></p>
<p>Find the length of <code class='latex inline'>x</code>, to the nearest tenth of a metre. </p><img src="/qimages/2383" />
<p>Solve each triangle. Round side lengths to the nearest tenth of a unit and angles to the nearest degree.</p><img src="/qimages/22891" />
<p>Find the tangent of the angle indicated to four decimal places.</p><img src="/qimages/2370" />
<p>Determine whether each set of numbers can be the measures of the sides of a triangle. If so, classify the triangle as acute, obtuse, or right. Justify your answer. <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle 11,12,24 </code></p>
<p>A bridge is going to be built across a river. To determine the width of the river, a surveyor on one bank sights the top of a pole, which is 3 m high, on the opposite bank. His optical device is mounted 1.2 m above the ground. The angle of elevation to the top of the pole is 85<code class='latex inline'>^{\circ}</code>. How wide is the river?</p>
<p>Find the tangent of the greater acute angle in a triangle with side lengths of 3,4 , and 5 centimeters.</p>
<p>Find the tangent of the angle indicated to four decimal places.</p><img src="/qimages/2372" />
<p>For <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \triangle F G H </code> and <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \triangle L M N </code>, find the value of each expression.</p><img src="/qimages/60806" /><p><code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \sin F </code></p>
<p>Find the measure of each angle, to the nearest degree.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\cos Z = 0.4923</code></p>
<p>Determine whether each set of numbers can be the measures of the sides of a triangle. If so, classify the triangle as acute, obtuse, or right. Justify your answer. </p><p><code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle 18,24,30 </code></p>
<p>Find the value of <code class='latex inline'>x</code>, to the nearest tenth of a unit, by applying the cosine ratio.</p><img src="/qimages/22869" />
<p>Find each trigonometric ratio for angle <code class='latex inline'>A</code> in the triangle at the right. </p><img src="/qimages/60797" /><p><code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \sin A </code></p>
<p>Find <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle x </code>. Round to the nearest tenth.</p><img src="/qimages/104226" />
<p>Find the measure of each angle, to the nearest degree.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\tan K = 1.3175</code></p>
<p>Use a calculator to find the measure of <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \angle T </code> to the nearest tenth.</p><img src="/qimages/104237" />
<p>Find the measure of each angle, to the nearest degree.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\cos N = 0.2197</code></p>
<p>A telephone pole is secured at its top with a guy wire, as shown. The guy wire makes an angle of <code class='latex inline'>70</code>° with the ground and is secured <code class='latex inline'>5.6</code> m from the bottom of the pole. Find the height of the telephone pole.</p> <ul> <li>Find the length of the guy wire using two different methods.</li> </ul> <img src="/qimages/1618" />
<p>Find <code class='latex inline'>\sin\theta</code>, <code class='latex inline'>\cos\theta</code>, and <code class='latex inline'>\tan \theta</code> for the angle, expressed as fractions in lowest terms.</p><img src="/qimages/22857" />
<p>Solve each right triangle. Round side measures to the nearest tenth and angle measures to the nearest degree.</p><img src="/qimages/104245" />
<p>Find <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle x </code> and <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle y </code>. Round to the nearest tenth.</p><img src="/qimages/104261" />
<p>Use a calculator to find the measure of <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \angle T </code> to the nearest tenth.</p><img src="/qimages/104235" />
<p>Find the length of <code class='latex inline'>x</code>, to the nearest tenth of a metre.</p><img src="/qimages/2388" />
<p>Find the three primary trigonometric ratios for <code class='latex inline'>\angle A</code>, to four decimal places.</p><img src="/qimages/22861" />
<p>Find the length of <code class='latex inline'>x</code>, to the nearest tenth of a metre. </p><img src="/qimages/2386" />
<p>Find <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle x </code> and <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle y </code>. Round to the nearest tenth.</p><img src="/qimages/104263" />
<p>Find the length of the unknown side, to the nearest tenth.</p><img src="/qimages/2382" />
<p>If in <code class='latex inline'>\triangle ABC</code>, <code class='latex inline'>AC = b, BC = a</code>, and <code class='latex inline'>\angle C</code> is known, then the area of <code class='latex inline'>\triangle ABC = \frac{1}{2}ab \sin C</code>. Show that this formula is true.</p>
<p>Decide whether each statement is true or false. Justify your decision.</p><p> <code class='latex inline'>\cos\alpha \doteq 0.8929</code></p><img src="/qimages/1023" />
<p> A perpendicular <code class='latex inline'>\overline{AP}</code> is drawn to base <code class='latex inline'>\overline{BC}</code> in <code class='latex inline'>\triangle ABC</code>. If <code class='latex inline'>\overline{AP} = 12, \overline{BP} = 5</code>, and <code class='latex inline'>\overline{PC} = 25</code>, determine if <code class='latex inline'>\triangle ABC</code> contains a right angle. Leave your answer in exact value.</p><img src="/qimages/2358" />
<p>SCHOOL SPIRIT Hana is making a pennant for each of the 18 girls on her basketball team. She will use <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \frac{1}{2} </code> -inch seam binding to finish the edges of the pennants.</p><p>a. What is the total length of seam binding needed to finish all of the pennants?</p><p>b. If seam binding is sold in 3-yard packages at a cost of <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \$1.79 </code>, how much will it cost?</p><img src="/qimages/104252" /> <p>Find <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle x </code> and <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle y </code>.</p><img src="/qimages/104286" /> <p>Solve for <code class='latex inline'>x</code>, and express your answer to one decimal place.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\tan80^{\circ}=\displaystyle{\frac{12}{x}}</code></p> <p>Calculate the measure of <code class='latex inline'>x</code> in the diagram to the nearest degree, using one of the primary trigonometric ratios.</p><img src="/qimages/1024" /> <p>Do you need to use a primary trigonometric ratio to determine the measure of <code class='latex inline'>y</code>? Explain.</p><img src="/qimages/1024" /> <p>Evaluate each of the following with a calculator, rounded to four decimal places.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\sin 25^{\circ}</code></p> <p>Identify the primary trigonometric ratio for <code class='latex inline'>\theta</code> that is equal to each ratio for the triangle.</p><p><strong>a)</strong> <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle{\frac{50}{54}}</code></p><p><strong>b)</strong> <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle{\frac{20}{50}}</code></p><p><strong>c)</strong> <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle{\frac{20}{54}}</code></p><img src="/qimages/1025" /> <p>Find <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle x </code>. Round to the nearest tenth.</p><img src="/qimages/104228" /> <p>Three blood stains from a victim are of the aircraft, so that the beams will meet shown. The point of convergence, C, has been found by extrapolating the directions of these stains along the floor. The origin of the blow, O, is some height above C.</p><img src="/qimages/5596" /><p>Forensic analysis of Stain 1 provides the following data.</p> <ul> <li>Length of bloodstain: 4.2 cm</li> <li>Width of bloodstain: 2.6 cm</li> <li>Distance from point of convergence: 2.1</li> </ul> <p>Determine the height at which the blow struck the victim.</p> <p>Solve each right triangle. Round side measures to the nearest tenth and angle measures to the nearest degree.</p><img src="/qimages/104243" /> <p>Find <code class='latex inline'>x</code>, to the nearest tenth of a metre.</p><img src="/qimages/22882" /> <p>Evaluate with a calculator. Record your answer to four decimal places. </p><p><code class='latex inline'> \displaystyle \begin{array}{ccccccc} & a)& \tan65^\circ & b) &\tan15^\circ & c) & \tan62^\circ & d) & \tan30.7^\circ \\ & e)& \tan82.4^\circ & f)& \tan82.4^\circ & g) & \tan20.5^\circ & h) & \tan45^\circ \\ \end{array} </code></p> <p>For what value of <code class='latex inline'>\theta</code> does <code class='latex inline'>\sin\theta=\cos\theta</code>? Include a diagram in your answer.</p> <p>Determine the acute angle at which <code class='latex inline'>y=2x-1</code> and <code class='latex inline'>y=0.5x+2</code> intersect.</p> <p>What is the relationship between the sine and cosine of complementary angles? Explain your reasoning and use the relationship to find <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \cos 50 </code> if <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \sin 40 \approx 0.64 . </code></p> <p>Find <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle x </code> and <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle y </code>.</p><img src="/qimages/104284" /> <p>Find <code class='latex inline'>\sin \theta</code>, <code class='latex inline'>\cos \theta</code>, and <code class='latex inline'>\tan \theta</code> for each triangle, expressed as fractions in lowest terms.</p><img src="/qimages/22886" /> <p>Find the value of <code class='latex inline'>x</code>, to the nearest tenth of a unit, by applying the sine ratio.</p><img src="/qimages/22864" /> <p>Use a special right triangle to express each trigonometric ratio as a fraction and as a decimal to the nearest hundredth. <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \cos 60^{\circ} </code></p> <p>Find <code class='latex inline'>\sin\theta</code>, <code class='latex inline'>\cos\theta</code>, and <code class='latex inline'>\tan \theta</code> for the angle, expressed as fractions in lowest terms.</p><img src="/qimages/22858" /> <p>Using trigonometry, calculate the measures of <code class='latex inline'>\angle A</code> and <code class='latex inline'>\angle B</code> in each triangle. Round your answers to the nearest degree.</p><p> <img src="/qimages/1038" /></p> <p>Elise drew a diagram of her triangular yard. She wants to cover her yard with sod. Explain how you could calculate the cost, if sod costs$1.50/m<code class='latex inline'>^2</code>.</p><img src="/qimages/1052" />
<p>Explain why the value of <code class='latex inline'>\tan\theta</code> increases as the measure of <code class='latex inline'>\theta</code> increases.</p><img src="/qimages/1029" />
<p> Find the tangent of the other acute angle, to four decimal places. </p><img src="/qimages/2371" />
<p>What is the value of <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \tan x ? </code></p><img src="/qimages/104275" /><p><code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \begin{array}{ll}\text { A } \tan x=\frac{13}{5} & \text { C } \tan x=\frac{5}{13} \ B \tan x=\frac{12}{5} & \text { D } \tan x=\frac{5}{12}\end{array} </code></p>
<p>Find the length of the unknown side, to the nearest tenth.</p><img src="/qimages/2381" />
<p>Find the measure of each angle, to the nearest degree.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\tan \theta = \dfrac{21}{32}</code></p>
<p>Draw two rectangles that are congruent.</p>
<p>Solve each proportion. Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle 0.05 x=13 </code></p>
<p>Use geometric reasoning to show that the angle of impact can be found using the relationship <code class='latex inline'>\sin \theta = \frac{d}{BC}</code>.</p>
<p>If the value of <code class='latex inline'>\sin \theta = \frac{2}{5}</code>, find the length of adjacent to <code class='latex inline'>\theta</code> if the opposite side to <code class='latex inline'>\theta</code> is 8. Leave your answer in exact value.</p>
<p>Evaluate each of the following with a calculator, rounded to four decimal places.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\cos 34^{\circ}</code></p>
<p>Evaluate each of the following with a calculator, rounded to four decimal places.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\sin 71^{\circ}</code></p>
<p>Solve each right triangle. Round side measures to the nearest tenth and angle measures to the nearest degree.</p><img src="/qimages/104242" />
<p>Find <code class='latex inline'>\sin\theta</code>, <code class='latex inline'>\cos\theta</code>, and <code class='latex inline'>\tan \theta</code> for the angle, expressed as fractions in lowest terms.</p><img src="/qimages/22860" />
<p>REASONING Are the values of sine and cosine for an acute angle of a right triangle always less than 1 ? Explain.</p>
<p>Find the tangent of the angle indicated, to four decimal places.</p><img src="/qimages/22880" />
<p>A surveyor is positioned at a traffic intersection, viewing a marker on the other side of the street. The marker is 19 m from the intersection. The surveyor cannot measure the width directly because there is too much traffic. Find the width of James Street, to the nearest tenth of a metre. </p><img src="/qimages/2391" />
<p>Find the value of <code class='latex inline'>x</code>, to the nearest tenth of a unit, by applying the cosine ratio.</p><img src="/qimages/22868" />
<p>CHALLENGE Solve <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \triangle A B C </code>. Round to the nearest whole number.</p><img src="/qimages/104270" />
<p>Draw two parallelograms that are similar.</p>
<p>Find the measure of each angle, to the nearest degree.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\sin M = \dfrac{3}{4}</code></p>
<p>Name the two similar triangles and explain why they are similar.</p><img src="/qimages/22876" />
<p>Solve each of the following triangles. Round side lengths to the nearest tenth of a unit and angles to the nearest degree.</p><img src="/qimages/22874" />
<p>Find <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle x </code>. Round to the nearest tenth.</p><img src="/qimages/104229" />
<p>Find <code class='latex inline'>\sin \theta</code>, <code class='latex inline'>\cos \theta</code>, and <code class='latex inline'>\tan \theta</code> for each triangle, expressed as fractions in lowest terms.</p><img src="/qimages/22887" />
<p> Find the value of <code class='latex inline'>\sin \theta</code> and <code class='latex inline'>\cos \theta</code> if <code class='latex inline'>\tan \theta = \frac{5}{7}</code>. Leave your answer in exact value.</p>
<p>Find the measure of each angle, to the nearest degree.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\sin \theta = 0.7824</code></p>
<p>Find the tangent of the angle indicated to four decimal places.</p><img src="/qimages/2374" />
<p>Find the measure of each angle, to the nearest degree.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\cos S = \dfrac{17}{20}</code></p>
<p>Find the measure of each angle, to the nearest degree.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\sin F = 0.8156</code></p>
<p>Find <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle x </code>. Round to the nearest tenth.</p><img src="/qimages/104224" />
<p>Use the definitions of sine, cosine, and tangent to simplify each expression.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \begin{array}{lll}\text { a. } \cos A \cdot \tan A & \text { b. } \sin A \div \tan A & \text { c. } \sin A \div \cos A\end{array} </code></p>
<p>Find the measure of each angle, to the nearest degree.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\cos H = \dfrac{8}{13}</code></p>
<p>Evaluate each of the following with a calculator, rounded to four decimal places.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\sin 90^{\circ}</code></p>
<p>Decide whether each statement is true or false. Justify your decision.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\cos \theta \doteq 0.8929</code></p><img src="/qimages/1023" />
<p>Find <code class='latex inline'>\sin\theta</code>, <code class='latex inline'>\cos\theta</code>, and <code class='latex inline'>\tan \theta</code> for the angle, expressed as fractions in lowest terms.</p><img src="/qimages/22859" />
<p>To get to school, Eli can travel 1.2 km east on Rutherford St. and then south on Orchard Av. to his school. Or, he can take a shortcut through the park, as shown. His shortcut takes him 20 min.</p><p>Eli&#39;s walking speed is 6 km/h.</p><p>a) What angle does Eli shortcut make with Rutherford st.? Describe any assumptions you must make.</p><p>b) How much time does Eli save by taking his shortcut?</p><img src="/qimages/4025" />
<p>Find <code class='latex inline'>x</code>, to the nearest tenth of a metre.</p><img src="/qimages/22889" />
<p>Draw two hexagons that are similar.</p>
<p> In a circle O with radius 6, <code class='latex inline'>\angle AOB = 60^{\circ}</code> and <code class='latex inline'>\angle COD = 90^{\circ}</code>. Find the difference in the lengths of line segments CD and AB. Leave your answer in exact value.</p>
<p>Solve each of the following triangles. Round side lengths to the nearest tenth of a unit and angles to the nearest degree.</p><img src="/qimages/22873" />
<p>Find the perimeter and area of each triangle. Round to the nearest hundredth.</p><img src="/qimages/104254" />
<p>For <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \triangle F G H </code> and <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \triangle L M N </code>, find the value of each expression.</p><img src="/qimages/60806" /><p><code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \cos F </code></p>
<p>The tips of the shadows of a short-wave radio antenna and a 2.5-m tree meet at the point C. The following measurements are taken:</p><p>VB = 7.4 m</p><p>BC = 3.8 m</p><p>Use this information to find the height of the short-wave radio antenna, to the nearest tenth of a metre.</p><img src="/qimages/22879" />
<p>Evaluate each of the following with a calculator, rounded to four decimal places.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\cos 82^{\circ}</code></p>
<p>Use a calculator to find the measure of <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \angle T </code> to the nearest tenth.</p><img src="/qimages/104238" />
<p>Find <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle x </code> and <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle y </code>. Round to the nearest tenth.</p><img src="/qimages/104262" />
<p>Find the measure of each angle, to the nearest degree.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\sin T = 0.4568</code></p>
<p>ROLLER COASTERS The angle of ascent of the first hill of a roller coaster is <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle 55^{\circ} </code>. If the length of the track from the beginning of the ascent to the highest point is 98 feet, what is the height of the roller coaster when it reaches the top of the first hill?</p><img src="/qimages/104233" />
<p> Find the tangent of the other acute angle, to four decimal places. </p><img src="/qimages/2374" />
<p>Evaluate each of the following with a calculator, rounded to four decimal places.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\sin 62^{\circ}</code></p>
<p>Find each trigonometric ratio for angle <code class='latex inline'>A</code> in the triangle at the right. </p><img src="/qimages/60797" /><p><code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \tan A </code></p>
<p>Decide whether each statement is true or false. Justify your decision.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\sin \theta = 0.4</code></p><img src="/qimages/1023" />
<p>Find the measure of each angle, to the nearest degree.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\sin U = \dfrac{5}{11}</code></p>
<p>The resulting value of <code class='latex inline'>\sin, \cos, \tan</code> of an angle could be? (circle all that could be true)</p><p><code class='latex inline'> \begin{array}{cccccc} &(a) &\text{Angle } &(b)& \text{ decimal } &(c)& \text{ ratio }\\ &(d) & \text{ speed } &(e)& \text{ distance } \\ \end{array} </code></p>
<p>Find the length of <code class='latex inline'>x</code>, to the nearest tenth of a metre. </p><img src="/qimages/2387" />
<p>Find the measures of both acute angles in each triangle, to the nearest degree. </p><img src="/qimages/2378" />
<p>Find the measure of <code class='latex inline'>\angle B</code>, to the nearest degree.</p><img src="/qimages/22885" />
<p>Find the measure of each angle, to the nearest degree.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\tan V = \dfrac{17}{9}</code></p>
<p>Find the length of <code class='latex inline'>x</code>, to the nearest tenth of a metre. </p><img src="/qimages/2382" />
<p>Evaluate each of the following with a calculator, rounded to four decimal places.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\sin 40^{\circ}</code></p>
<p>Find the tangent of the angle indicated to four decimal places.</p><img src="/qimages/2373" />
<p> Find the tangent of the other acute angle, to four decimal places. </p><img src="/qimages/2373" />
<p>In the diagram, <code class='latex inline'>\triangle ABC</code> is isosceles, with <code class='latex inline'>AB = AC</code>, and <code class='latex inline'>\triangle RST</code> is equilateral. Express <code class='latex inline'>\angle x</code> in terms of <code class='latex inline'>\angle y</code> and <code class='latex inline'>\angle z</code></p><img src="/qimages/5597" />
<p>No positive number is an integer.</p>
<p>Find the measure of each angle, to the nearest degree.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\cos C = 0.7824</code></p>
<p>Give an example of a rational number</p><p>that is not an integer.</p>
<p>A scuba diver swam north at 1.5 m/s. across a current running from east to west at 2.0 m/s. She swam for 3 min and then surfaced.</p><p>a) Draw a diagram showing where the dive boat will pick her up relative to where she dove.</p><p>b) How far did she travel?</p>
<p>Evaluate each of the following with a calculator, rounded to four decimal places.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\cos 29^{\circ}</code></p>
<p>Find the measure of <code class='latex inline'>\angle B</code>, to the nearest degree.</p><img src="/qimages/22884" />
<p> Triangle ABC has a base BC = 115 cm, side BA = 80 cm, and <code class='latex inline'>\angle B = 35^{\circ}</code>. Determine the height h from the vertex A and the area of <code class='latex inline'>\triangle ABC.</code> Leave your answer in exact value.</p>
<p>Find the measure of each angle to the nearest tenth of a degree using the Distance Formula and an inverse trigonometric ratio. <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \angle A </code> in right triangle <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle A B C </code> with vertices <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle A(3,1), B(3,-3) </code>, and <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle C(8,-3) </code></p>
<p>Find the measure of each angle, to the nearest degree.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\tan \theta = 0.7128</code></p>
<p>Find <code class='latex inline'>\sin\theta</code>, <code class='latex inline'>\cos\theta</code>, and <code class='latex inline'>\tan \theta</code> for the angle, expressed as fractions in lowest terms.</p><img src="/qimages/22856" />
<p>Use a calculator to find the measure of <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \angle T </code> to the nearest tenth.</p><img src="/qimages/104240" />
<p>Find the measure of each angle, to the nearest degree.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\sin H = 0.9231</code></p>
<p>GRIDDED RESPONSE If <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle A C=12 </code> and <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle A B=25 </code>, what is the measure of <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \angle B </code> to the nearest tenth?</p><img src="/qimages/104280" />
<p>Find the missing values: <strong>a</strong> and <strong>b</strong>. Leave your answer in exact value.</p><img src="/qimages/248" />
<p>For <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \triangle F G H </code> and <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \triangle L M N </code>, find the value of each expression.</p><img src="/qimages/60806" /><p><code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \tan G </code></p>
<p>Find the value of <code class='latex inline'>x</code>, to the nearest tenth of a unit, by applying the sine ratio.</p><img src="/qimages/22866" />
<p>Find <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle x </code> and <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle y </code>.</p><img src="/qimages/104285" />
<p>Nadine has designed a dock in the shape of a right triangle with side lengths 3 m, 4 m, and 5 m. If he enlarges the dock to a similar shape whose side lengths are doubled, what will the area of the new dock be?</p>
<p>Decide whether each statement is true or false. Justify your decision.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\tan \alpha = 2</code></p><img src="/qimages/1023" />
<p>Giulia unreels her kite string until the kite is flying on a string of length 50m. </p><p>A light breeze holds the kite such that the sting make and angle of <code class='latex inline'>60^o</code> with the ground. After a few minutes, the wind pickup speed. The wind now pushes the kite until the string makes an angle of <code class='latex inline'>45^o</code> with the ground. </p><p>What distance has the kite changed position horizontally over the ground. Determine an exact expression. </p>
<p>Does <code class='latex inline'>\cos60^{\circ}=\displaystyle{\frac{1}{2}}</code> mean that the side adjacent to the <code class='latex inline'>60^{\circ}</code> angle measure 1 unit and the hypotenuse measure 2 units? Explain.</p>
<p>The pair of triangles is similar. Find the unknown side lengths.</p><img src="/qimages/22877" />
<p>To photograph a rocket stage separating, Lucien mounts his camera on a tripod. The tripod can be set to the angle at which the stage will separate. This is where Lucien needs to aim his lens. He begins by aiming his camera at the launch pad, which is 1500 m away. The stage will separate at 20 000 m. At what angle should Lucien set the tripod?</p>
<p> Given that <code class='latex inline'>\angle B = 90^{\circ}</code> and <code class='latex inline'>\cot C = \frac{5}{6}</code> in <code class='latex inline'>\triangle ABC</code>, find the side BC if <code class='latex inline'>AC = 5\sqrt{61}</code>. Leave your answer in exact value.</p>
<p>Find the value of <code class='latex inline'>x</code>, to the nearest tenth of a unit, by applying the cosine ratio.</p><img src="/qimages/22867" />
<p>Solve for <code class='latex inline'>x</code>, and express your answer to one decimal place.</p><p> <code class='latex inline'>\tan75^{\circ}=\displaystyle{\frac{x}{20}}</code></p>
<p>Find <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle x </code>. Round to the nearest tenth.</p><img src="/qimages/104227" />
<p>Evaluate each of the following with a calculator, rounded to four decimal places.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\sin 87^{\circ}</code></p>
<p>Solve for <code class='latex inline'>\angle A</code> to the nearest degree.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\sin A=0.9063</code></p>
<p>Determine the diameter of the circle, if <code class='latex inline'>O</code> is the centre of the circle.</p><img src="/qimages/1046" />
<p>Find the missing values: <strong>a</strong> and <strong>b</strong>. Leave your answer in exact value.</p><img src="/qimages/249" />
<p>Find the tangent of the angle indicated to four decimal places.</p><img src="/qimages/2375" />
<p>Use a special right triangle to express each trigonometric ratio as a fraction and as a decimal to the nearest hundredth. <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \tan 45^{\circ} </code></p>
<p>The Great Pyramid of Cheops is a square-based pyramid with a height of 147 m and a base length of 230 m. Find the angle, <code class='latex inline'>\theta</code>, to the nearest degree, that one of the edges of the pyramid makes with the base.</p><img src="/qimages/5492" />
<p>Find the measure of each angle, to the nearest degree.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\cos \theta = \dfrac{3}{10}</code></p>
<p>Find the measures of both acute angles in each triangle, to the nearest degree. </p><img src="/qimages/2377" />
<p>Determine whether each set of numbers can be the measures of the sides of a triangle. If so, classify the triangle as acute, obtuse, or right. Justify your answer. </p><p><code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle 6 \sqrt{3}, 14,17 </code></p>
<p>Find the length of <code class='latex inline'>x</code>, to the nearest tenth of a metre.</p><img src="/qimages/2389" />
<p>Each side length of regular pentagon <code class='latex inline'>ABCDE</code> is 8.2 cm.</p><p>Calculate the measure of <code class='latex inline'>\theta</code> to the nearest degree.</p><img src="/qimages/1054" />
<p>The guy wire to an antenna is 15 m long. The angle the guy wire makes with the ground is <code class='latex inline'>48^{\circ}</code>. Find the height of the antenna, to the nearest tenth of a metre.</p>
<p>Determine the angle between the line <code class='latex inline'>y=\displaystyle{\frac{3}{2}}x+4</code> and the x-axis.</p>
<p>Draw two kites that are congruent.</p>
<p>For a ladder to be stable, the angle that it makes with the ground should be no more than 78<code class='latex inline'>^{\circ}</code> and no less than 73<code class='latex inline'>^{\circ}</code>.</p> <ul> <li>If the base of a ladder that is 8.0 m long is placed 1.5 m from a wall, what is the angle between the ground and the ladder? Is this safe?</li> </ul>
<p>Find the measures of both acute angles in each triangle, to the nearest degree. </p><img src="/qimages/2376" />
<p>Find the measure of each angle, to the nearest degree.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\cos R = 0.5683</code></p>
<p>SAT/ACT The area of a right triangle is 240 square inches. If the base is 30 inches long, how many inches long is the hypotenuse?</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \begin{array}{ll}\text { A } 5 & \text { D } 2 \sqrt{241} \ \text { B } 8 & \text { E } 34 \ \text { C } 16 & \end{array} </code></p>
<p>For a ladder to be stable, the angle that it makes with the ground should be no more than 78<code class='latex inline'>^{\circ}</code> and no less than 73<code class='latex inline'>^{\circ}</code>.</p><p> What are the minimum and maximum safe distances from the base of the ladder to the wall?</p>
<p>Draw two pentagons that are congruent.</p>
<p>An octahedron is formed by attaching eight congruent equilateral triangles, as shown.</p><img src="/qimages/5489" /><p>If the length along one of the edges is 20 cm, find the distance between opposite vertices.</p>
<p>Find the value of <code class='latex inline'>x</code>, to the nearest tenth of a unit, by applying the cosine ratio.</p><img src="/qimages/22871" />
<p>Dennis has let out <code class='latex inline'>40 m</code> of his kite string, which makes an angle of <code class='latex inline'>72^o</code> with the horizontal ground.</p><img src="/qimages/4024" /><p>a) Find the height of the kite, to the nearest metre.</p><p>b) Suppose the Sun is shining directly above the kite. How far is the kite&#39;s shadow from Dennis, to the nearest meter?</p>
<p>Find the measure of each angle, to the nearest degree.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\cos P = \dfrac{1}{7}</code></p>
<p>To measure the width of a river, Kristie uses a large rock, and oak tree, and an elm tree, which are positioned as shown.</p><img src="/qimages/2390" /><p>Show how Kristie can use the tangent ratio to find the width of the river, to the nearest metre. </p>
<p>Find the measure of each angle, to the nearest degree.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\cos \theta = 0.5143</code></p>
<p>Evaluate each of the following with a calculator, rounded to four decimal places.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\cos 50^{\circ}</code></p>
<p>Find the length of <code class='latex inline'>x</code>, to the nearest tenth of a metre. </p><img src="/qimages/2385" />
<p>Find each trigonometric ratio for angle <code class='latex inline'>A</code> in the triangle at the right. </p><img src="/qimages/60797" /><p><code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \cos A </code></p>
<p>For <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \triangle F G H </code> and <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \triangle L M N </code>, find the value of each expression.</p><img src="/qimages/60806" /><p><code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \cos L </code></p>
<p>Use a calculator to find the measure of <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \angle T </code> to the nearest tenth.</p><img src="/qimages/104239" />
<p>GYMNASTICS The springboard that Eric uses in his gymnastics class has 6-inch coils and forms an angle of <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle 14.5^{\circ} </code> with the base. About how long is the springboard?</p><img src="/qimages/104231" />
<p>Evaluate each of the following with a calculator, rounded to four decimal places.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\cos 8^{\circ}</code></p>
<p>Find the measure of each angle, to the nearest degree.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\sin \theta = \dfrac{4}{9}</code></p>
<p>Determine each ratio, and write it as a decimal to four decimal places.</p><p><strong>a)</strong> <code class='latex inline'>\sin C</code></p><p><strong>b)</strong> <code class='latex inline'>\cos C</code></p><p><strong>c)</strong> <code class='latex inline'>\tan B</code></p><p><strong>d)</strong> <code class='latex inline'>\tan C</code></p><p><strong>e)</strong> <code class='latex inline'>\cos B</code></p><p><strong>f)</strong> <code class='latex inline'>\sin B</code></p><img src="/qimages/2409" />
<p>Find the perimeter and area of each triangle. Round to the nearest hundredth.</p><img src="/qimages/104256" />
<p> A group of students measured a distance of 50 cm from the base of a pole CB to a point A. If <code class='latex inline'>\angle CAB = 16.5^{\circ}</code>, calculate the height of the pole, correct to one decimal. Leave your answer in exact value.</p><img src="/qimages/247" />
<p>Determine whether each set of numbers can be the measures of the sides of a triangle. If so, classify the triangle as acute, obtuse, or right. Justify your answer. </p><p><code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle 13,30,35 </code></p>
<p>Find <code class='latex inline'>x</code>, to the nearest tenth of a metre.</p><img src="/qimages/22883" />
<p>After <code class='latex inline'>1 h</code>, an airplane has travelled 350 km. Strong winds, however, have caused the plane to be 48 km west of its planned flight path. By how many degrees is the airplane off its planned flight path?</p><img src="/qimages/1050" />
<p>Rocco and Biff are two Koalas sitting at the top of two eucalyptus trees, which are located 10 m apart, as shown. Rocco&#39;s tree is exactly half as tall as Biff&#39;s tree. From Rocco&#39;s point of view, the angle separating Biff and the base of his tree is 70<code class='latex inline'>^\circ</code></p><img src="/qimages/2392" /><p>How high off the ground is each koala?</p>
<p>Find <code class='latex inline'>x</code>, to the nearest tenth of a metre.</p><img src="/qimages/22888" />
<p>An isosceles triangle has a height of 12.5 m (measured from the unequal side) and two equal angles that measure 55<code class='latex inline'>^{\circ}</code>. Determine the area of the triangle.</p>
<img src="/qimages/104266" /><p>Ch. MULTIPLE REPRESENTATIONS In this problem, you will investigate an algebraic relationship between the sine and cosine ratios.</p><p>a. Geometric Draw three right triangles that are not similar to each other. Label the triangles <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle A B C, M N P </code>, and <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle X Y Z </code>, with the right angles located at vertices <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle B, N </code>, and <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle Y </code>, respectively. Measure and label each side of the three triangles.</p><p>b. Tabular Copy and complete the table below.</p><img src="/qimages/104267" /><p>Triangle &amp; \multicolumn{3}{|c|} { Trigonometric Ratios } &amp; \multicolumn{2}{|c|} { Sum of Ratios Squared } \multirow{2}{<em>} {<code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle A B C </code>} &amp; <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \cos A </code> &amp; &amp; <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \sin A </code> &amp; <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle (\cos A)^{2}+(\sin A)^{2}= </code> &amp; \cline { 2 - 7 } &amp; <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \cos C </code> &amp; &amp; <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \sin C </code> &amp; &amp; <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle (\cos C)^{2}+(\sin C)^{2}= </code> &amp; \multirow{2}{</em>} { MNP } &amp; <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \cos M </code> &amp; &amp; <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \sin M </code> &amp; <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle (\cos M)^{2}+(\sin M)^{2}= </code> &amp; \cline { 2 - 6 } &amp; <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \cos P </code> &amp; &amp; <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \sin P </code> &amp; <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle (\cos P)^{2}+(\sin P)^{2}= </code> &amp; \multirow{2}{*} {<code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle X Y Z </code>} &amp; <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \cos X </code> &amp; &amp; <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \sin X </code> &amp; <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle (\cos X)^{2}+(\sin X)^{2}= </code> &amp; \cline { 2 - 6 } &amp; <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \cos Z </code> &amp; &amp; <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \sin Z </code> &amp; <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle (\cos Z)^{2}+(\sin Z)^{2}= </code> &amp;</p><img src="/qimages/104268" /><p>C. Verbal Make a conjecture about the sum of the squares of the cosine and sine of an acute angle of a right triangle.</p><p>d. Algebraic Express your conjecture algebraically for an angle <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle X </code>.</p><p>e. Analytical Show that your conjecture is valid for angle <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle A </code> in the figure at the right using the trigonometric functions and the Pythagorean Theorem.</p>
<p>Determine the value of <code class='latex inline'>\theta</code>, to the nearest degree, in each triangle.</p><img src="/qimages/1032" />
<p>The angle of elevation of the top of a sail on a sailboat is <code class='latex inline'>72^{\circ}</code>. The horizontal length of the sail is 0.8 m. What is the vertical height of the sail, to the nearest tenth of a metre?</p>
<p>Solve using trigonometric ratios. </p><p>A right triangle&#39;s legs are 7 in. and 24 in. long. What is the measure of the angle opposite the 24 -in. leg?</p>
<p>Find the measure of each angle, to the nearest degree.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\sin K = \dfrac{7}{23}</code></p>
<p> Find the tangent of the other acute angle, to four decimal places. </p><img src="/qimages/2370" />
<p>Describe the difference between finding the sine of an angle and the cosine of an angle.</p>
<p>Find <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle x </code>. Round to the nearest tenth.</p><img src="/qimages/104225" />
<p>Solve each triangle. Round side lengths to the nearest tenth of a unit and angles to the nearest degree.</p><img src="/qimages/22890" />
<p>Find the measures of both acute angles in each triangle, to the nearest degree. </p><img src="/qimages/2379" />
<p>Find the cosine of the smaller acute angle in a triangle with side lengths of 10,24 , and 26 inches.</p>
<p>Determine whether each set of numbers can be the measures of the sides of a triangle. If so, classify the triangle as acute, obtuse, or right. Justify your answer. </p><p><code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle 3.2,5.3,8.6 </code></p>
<p>Find the measure of each angle, to the nearest degree.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\sin D = \dfrac{14}{19}</code></p>
<p>Solve each right triangle. Round side measures to the nearest tenth and angle measures to the nearest degree.</p><img src="/qimages/104244" />
<p>Determine the length of <code class='latex inline'>x</code>. Then state the primary trigonometric ratios for <code class='latex inline'>\theta</code>.</p><p> <img src="/qimages/1026" /></p>
<p>Draw two squares that are similar.</p>
<p>Solve each of the following triangles. Round side lengths to the nearest tenth of a unit and angles to the nearest degree.</p><img src="/qimages/22872" />
<p>The pair of triangles is similar. Find the unknown side lengths.</p><img src="/qimages/22878" />
<p>Find the measure of each angle, to the nearest degree.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\cos S = \dfrac{3}{7}</code></p>
<p>Solve for <code class='latex inline'>t</code>. Round answers to two decimal places.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle 10 = (\frac{1}{4})^{{3t} </code></p>
<p>Find the value of <code class='latex inline'>x</code> to the nearest tenth. </p><img src="/qimages/60828" />
<p>Solve using trigonometric ratios. </p><p>A right triangle has a <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle 40^{\circ} </code> angle. The hypotenuse is <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle 10 \mathrm{~cm} </code> long. What is the length of the side opposite the <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle 40^{\circ} </code> angle?</p>
<p>Find the measure of each angle to the nearest tenth of a degree using the Distance Formula and an inverse trigonometric ratio. <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \angle K </code> in right triangle <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle J K L </code> with vertices <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle J(-2,-3), K(-7,-3) </code>, and <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle L(-2,4) </code></p>
<p>Find the measure of each angle, to the nearest degree. </p><p><code class='latex inline'> \displaystyle \begin{array}{ccccccc} & a)& \tan\theta=1.5 & b) & \tan A=\frac{3}{4} & c) & \tan B=0.6000 & d) & \tan W=\frac{4}{5}\\ & e)& \tan C=0.8333 & f)& \tan\theta=\frac{6}{7} & g) & \tan X=3.0250 & h) & \tan\theta=\frac{15}{9} \end{array} </code></p>
<p>Evaluate each of the following with a calculator, rounded to four decimal places.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\cos 43^{\circ}</code></p>
<p>Use a calculator to find the measure of <code class='latex inline'>\displaystyle \angle T </code> to the nearest tenth.</p><img src="/qimages/104236" />
<p>Evaluate each of the following with a calculator, rounded to four decimal places.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\sin 38^{\circ}</code></p>
<p>Evaluate each of the following with a calculator, rounded to four decimal places.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\cos 65^{\circ}</code></p>
<p>Find the value of <code class='latex inline'>x</code>, to the nearest tenth of a unit, by applying the sine ratio.</p><img src="/qimages/22865" />
<p>Find the perimeter and area of each triangle. Round to the nearest hundredth.</p><img src="/qimages/104255" />
<p>Find the tangent of the angle indicated, to four decimal places.</p><img src="/qimages/22881" />
<p>A guy wire is attached to a cellphone tower as shown at the left. The guy wire is 30 m long, and the cellphone tower is 24 m high. Determine the angle that is formed by the guy wire and the ground.</p><img src="/qimages/1049" />
<p>Solve for <code class='latex inline'>x</code>, and express your answer to one decimal place.</p><p> <code class='latex inline'>\cos45^{\circ}=\displaystyle{\frac{x}{6}}</code></p>
<p>Find the length of <code class='latex inline'>x</code>, to the nearest tenth of a metre. </p><img src="/qimages/2384" />
<p><strong>a)</strong> Which side is opposite to <code class='latex inline'>\angle A</code>?</p><p><strong>b)</strong> Which side is adjacent to <code class='latex inline'>\angle A</code>?</p><p><strong>c)</strong> Which side is the hypotenuse? </p><img src="/qimages/2408" />
<p>If <code class='latex inline'>\tan \theta = \frac{4}{5}</code>, which one of of the following statements must be true?</p><p><strong>(a)</strong> Hypotenuse is double the length of Adjacent </p><p><strong>(b)</strong> Opposite is longer than Adjacent </p><p><strong>(c)</strong> Opposite is shorter than Adjacent </p><p><strong>(d)</strong> Opposite is triple the length of Adjacent </p><p><strong>(e)</strong> Hypotenuse is longer than the sum of Adjacent and Opposite </p>
<p>Determine the length of <code class='latex inline'>x</code>. Then state the primary trigonometric ratios for <code class='latex inline'>\theta</code>.</p><p> <img src="/qimages/1027" /></p>
<p>Each side length of regular pentagon <code class='latex inline'>ABCDE</code> is 8.2 cm.</p><p> Calculate the length of diagonal <code class='latex inline'>AC</code> to the nearest tenth of a centimetre.</p><img src="/qimages/1054" />
<p>Evaluate each of the following with a calculator, rounded to four decimal places.</p><p><code class='latex inline'>\cos 68^{\circ}</code></p>
<p>Solve for <code class='latex inline'>x</code>, and express your answer to one decimal place.</p><p> <code class='latex inline'>\sin62^{\circ}=\displaystyle{\frac{x}{14}}</code></p>
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