Question

Explain the difference between using the cosine ratio to solve for a missing angle in a right triangle versus using the secant ratio. You must use complete sentences and any evidence needed (such as an example) to prove your point of view.

Answer 1

do you have notes that tell you what the secant is ?

Answer 2

yes

Answer 3

what is the secant ?

Answer 4

.a straight line that cuts a curve in two or more parts.

Answer 5

ok, but there is another definition
secant (angle) = side 1 / side 2
where side 1 and side 2 are from ( opposite, adjacent, hypotenuse)
what are side 1 and side 2 ?

Answer 6

do you know what sides are used for the cosine ?

Answer 7

no

Answer 8

have you learned SOH CAH TOA ?

Answer 9

yes

Answer 10

which one of SOH CAH TOA
is about cosine ?

Answer 11

idk

Answer 12

can u check and see if this is right i just wanna make sure

when you know hypotenuse and another side thats opposite to missing angle in a right triangle, you can use 'sin' or 'co-secant' ratios :-

sin = opposite/hypotenuse

co-secant = 1/sin

so, there is no difference. co-secant is just reciprocal of sin. you can use either of them. However you will end up using sine ratio most of the time, as most calculators allow u to get the inverse sin easily without changing settings.

Answer 13

@spongebob.