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Trigonometry . What is Trig?. Defined : Trigonometry is the Relationship between elements of a Triangle. Where can Trig be used in the construction business?. There are 6 elements of a triangle…. 3 Sides and 3 Angles. A Right Triangle. Parts Include:. θ. Theta. Right Angle.
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Defined: Trigonometry is the Relationship between elements of a Triangle
Parts Include: θ Theta Right Angle
Sides of the Triangle are: Opposite θ
Opposite θ Adjacent
Hypotenuse Opposite θ Adjacent
θ Hypotenuse Adjacent Opposite
Sin θ = Opp Hyp
Cos θ = Adj Hyp
SOH CAH
Tan θ = Opp Adj
SOH CAH TOA
Sides = Upper Case Letters Angles = Lower Case Letters b C A a c B
A²+ B²= C² 3²+ 4²= C² ? 3 4
A²+ B²= C² 3²+ B²= 5² B²= 5²- 3² 5 3 ?
Using COS Find ‹b COS=adj hyp COS=3 5 3÷5 = 0.6 -1 b=cos X 0.6 = 53.1º b ? 53.1º 5 3 θ a c 4