Unit 7 · Right Triangles and Trigonometry

Unit 7Right Triangles and Trigonometry

Master the Pythagorean Theorem, special right triangles, and the three primary trigonometric ratios to solve right triangles and real-world problems involving angles of elevation and depression.

11 lessons7 learning objectives

Learning Objectives

Goal 1Apply the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse.
Goal 2Use the distance formula derived from the Pythagorean Theorem.
Goal 3Apply geometric mean relationships in right triangles.
Goal 4Use 45-45-90 and 30-60-90 triangle ratios.
Goal 5Define and apply sine, cosine, and tangent.
Goal 6Solve right triangles using trig ratios and inverse trig.
Goal 7Apply trig to angles of elevation and depression.

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