Let's solve each trigonometric ratio problem one by one, using the definitions of sine, cosine, and tangent in right triangles:
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Recall:
In a right triangle, for angle θ:
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sin θ = opposite / hypotenuse
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cos θ = adjacent / hypotenuse
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tan θ = opposite / adjacent
We’ll identify the correct sides relative to the given angle in each triangle.
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1) tan B = ______
Triangle: Right triangle BHR, right angle at H.
Angle B is at vertex B.
- Opposite to ∠B: side RH = 12
- Adjacent to ∠B: side BH = 9
→
tan B = opposite / adjacent = 12 / 9 = 4/3
✔ Answer: 4/3
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2) cos B = ______
Triangle: Right triangle BST, right angle at S.
Angle B is at vertex B.
- Adjacent to ∠B: side BS = 20
- Hypotenuse: BT = 25
→
cos B = adjacent / hypotenuse = 20 / 25 = 4/5
✔ Answer: 4/5
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3) tan M = ______
Triangle: Right triangle MPT, right angle at P.
Angle M is at vertex M.
- Opposite to ∠M: side PT = 8
- Adjacent to ∠M: side MP = 15
→
tan M = opposite / adjacent = 8 / 15
✔ Answer: 8/15
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4) sin G = ______
Triangle: Right triangle GVM, right angle at V.
Angle G is at vertex G.
- Opposite to ∠G: side VM = 32
- Hypotenuse: GM = 40
→
sin G = opposite / hypotenuse = 32 / 40 = 4/5
✔ Answer: 4/5
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5) tan G = ______
Triangle: Right triangle GYC, right angle at Y.
Angle G is at vertex G.
- Opposite to ∠G: side YC = 15
- Adjacent to ∠G: side GY = 20
→
tan G = opposite / adjacent = 15 / 20 = 3/4
✔ Answer: 3/4
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6) cos C = ______
Triangle: Right triangle CZL, right angle at Z.
Angle C is at vertex C.
- Adjacent to ∠C: side CZ = 28
- Hypotenuse: CL = 35
→
cos C = adjacent / hypotenuse = 28 / 35 = 4/5
✔ Answer: 4/5
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7) tan X = ______
Triangle: Right triangle LRX, right angle at R.
Angle X is at vertex X.
- Opposite to ∠X: side LR = 8
- Adjacent to ∠X: side RX = 15
→
tan X = opposite / adjacent = 8 / 15
✔ Answer: 8/15
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8) sin O = ______
Triangle: Right triangle OBX, right angle at B.
Angle O is at vertex O.
- Opposite to ∠O: side BX = 20
- Hypotenuse: OX = 52
→
sin O = opposite / hypotenuse = 20 / 52 = 5/13
✔ Answer: 5/13
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✔ Final Answers:
1)
tan B = 4/3
2)
cos B = 4/5
3)
tan M = 8/15
4)
sin G = 4/5
5)
tan G = 3/4
6)
cos C = 4/5
7)
tan X = 8/15
8)
sin O = 5/13
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