Determine the value of: 1. sine

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Chapter9: Real Numbers And Right Triangles
Section9.8: The Sine And Cosine Ratios
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The point P is at -5,12 and the angle is ROP=θ.

Since ROP=θ, the angle made by OP with negative x axis is 180-θ.

Construct a triangle as shown below.

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From the above figure, notice that the triangle is a right angled triangle.

Evaluate the hypotenuse of the triangle using Pythagorean Theorem as follows.

side2+side2=hypotenuse2122+52=hypotenuse2169=hypotenuse13=hypotenuse

Thus, the hypotenuse of the triangle is 13.

 

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