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.

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hwyl · Answer

it seems like you haven't got a clue what sin, cos, tan, sec, csc and cot are

wilofire · Answer

no

wilofire · Answer

i do

hwyl · Answer

then tell us what you know

hwyl · Answer

i know this, i know that, therefore ...

wilofire · Answer

sine -opposite over hypotenuse cosine- adjacent over hypotenuse tangent - opposite over adjacent csc -opposite over hypotenuse sec hypotenuse over adjacent cot adjacent over opposite

wilofire · Answer

i know that much

hwyl · Answer

how do you define each of the angles?

hwyl · Answer

draw a right triangle and label each part

wilofire · Answer

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