Section 9.8 Trigonometric Ratios
Smaller Triangle: Larger Triangle: Smaller Triangle: Larger Triangle: Smaller Triangle: Larger Triangle:
Key Concept: Ratios formed by similar sides of similar triangles are equivalent.
Trigonometric Ratio A ratio of the lengths of two sides of a right triangle. AB C
How do I remember this? SOHCAHTOA AB C
Find sin A Find cos A Find tan A SOHCAHTOA
Find sin B Find cos B Find tan B SOHCAHTOA
Find the value on a calculator to the nearest ten thousandth.
sin 19° cos 51° tan 24° a.sin 63° b.cos 14° c.tan 41° Answer: Answer: Answer:
Find the missing measure. Round to the nearest tenth. SOHCAHTOA
Find the missing measure. Round to the nearest tenth. SOHCAHTOA
Architecture A tourist visiting the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, stands 261 feet away from their base. She looks at the top at an angle of 80° with the ground. How tall are the Towers? SOHCAHTOA
Homework Practice 9.8