How do I decide whether I should use sin, cos, or tan? I know the functions as they are used in a right triangle, but I need help understanding which ones to use in a certain problem . Best answer gets a medal of course!

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desmarie · Answer

do you know what SOH CAH TOA is?

faiqraees · Answer

Well it has to be decided upon the angle and the sides you have. Can you correctly work out the base, perpendicular and hypotenuse in a triangle?

anonymous · Answer

Yeah @desmarie and can you clarify that question please @FaiqRaees

faiqraees · Answer

Do you know what are the three different name of sides in a right angled triangle?

anonymous · Answer

Oh yeah, if you mean the adjacent side, the hypotenuse and the opposite angle?