Mathematics / Level 9 / Measurement and Geometry / Pythagoras and trigonometry
Content description
Apply trigonometry to solve right-angled triangle problems
Elaborations
understanding the terms 'adjacent' and 'opposite' sides in a right-angled triangle
selecting and accurately using the correct trigonometric ratio to find unknown sides (adjacent, opposite and hypotenuse) and angles in right-angled triangles
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