Both Pythagorean Theorem and trigonometric ratios are used with right triangles. Explain what information you need to apply these different methods and include examples to show how to use each.

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Both Pythagorean Theorem and trigonometric ratios are used with right triangles.  Explain what information you need to apply these different methods and include examples to show how to use each.

mathmale · Answer

Note how this discussion is limited to "right triangles."

What's the difference between applying the Pyth. Thm. to a right triangle versus using one or more trig functions to "solve" a right triangle?

nicnobles · Answer

@mathmale i have absolutely no idea