Section: Module 6: Lesson 2: Introduction to Right Triangle Trigonometry | Intro to Algebra & Trigonometry | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • Define the relationship between the two acute angles in a right angle triangle.
    • Evaluate the three main and three reciprocal trigonometric functions of a right angle from a given triangle.
    • Evaluate the trigonometric functions of angles not in standard positions.
    • Identify the relationship between the sides and angles of a triangle with special angles.
    • Evaluate the trigonometric functions of special angles using side lengths.
    • Evaluate the trigonometric functions using cofunctions of complements.
    • Evaluate the trigonometric functions using cofunction identities.
    • Solving triangles with trigonometry and trigonometric functions.
    • Solve application problems with trigonometric functions.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 3 hours and 42 minutes.

    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • Read Section 7.2: Right Angle Trigonometry - Pages 835-845. (90 minutes)

      OpenStax, Rice University - 2015

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