GRADE 10 · MATHEMATICS · TOPIC 8

Introduction to Trigonometry

sin θ = opposite/hypotenuse for a right triangle.

CONCEPT EXPLAINED

Understand the concept

sin θ = opposite/hypotenuse for a right triangle.

SOLVED EXAMPLE

Opposite 3, hypotenuse 5: sin θ?

  1. Step 1: Divide opposite by hypotenuse.

Final answer: 3/5

PRACTISE YOURSELF

Adjacent 4, hypotenuse 5: cos θ

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4/5

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