According to SOH-CAH-TOA, we have sin θ = opposite/hypotenuse, cos θ = adjacent/hypotenuse and tan θ = opposite/adjacent. Suppose we know the value of θ and the hypotenuse. Which trigonometric function(s) of θ could you use to find the lengths of the two missing sides (or legs)?  Explain and justify your reasoning.

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According to SOH-CAH-TOA, we have sin θ = opposite/hypotenuse, cos θ = adjacent/hypotenuse and tan θ = opposite/adjacent. Suppose we know the value of θ and the hypotenuse. Which trigonometric function(s) of θ could you use to find the lengths of the two missing sides (or legs)? 

Explain and justify your reasoning.

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