Question

Explain the difference between using the trigonometric ratios (sin, cos, tan) to solve for a missing angle in a right triangle versus using the reciprocal ratios (sec, csc, cot). You must use complete sentences and any evidence needed (such as an example) to prove your point of view.

Answer 1

@jim_thompson5910

Answer 2

@Directrix

Answer 3

It is so cumbersome describing sides of triangles using inverses. For example, the sides of this right-triangle is so easily described as \(\cos x\) and \(\sin x\).


Their inverses just adds clutter to these measures.

Would you agree?