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Determine the values of sinA, cosA, tanA, sinB, cosB, cotB, and angles A and B if a = 5 b = 12 and c=13

 Jul 3, 2014

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Just read the values straight off the triangle.

for example 

SinA = opp/hyp = a/c = 5/13

etc

To remember the ratios it is 

Some old hags 

can't always hide

their old age

Which stand for:

sin=opp/hyp

cos=adj/hyp

tan=opp/adj

 Jul 3, 2014
 #1
avatar+118724 
+5
Best Answer

Just read the values straight off the triangle.

for example 

SinA = opp/hyp = a/c = 5/13

etc

To remember the ratios it is 

Some old hags 

can't always hide

their old age

Which stand for:

sin=opp/hyp

cos=adj/hyp

tan=opp/adj

Melody Jul 3, 2014

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