Right Triangles and Trigonometry: Introduction

unit objectives icon Unit Objectives

After you have completed this unit, you will be able to:

  1. Identify the parts of a right triangle
  2. Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems
  3. Identify and apply the sine ratio
  4. Identify and apply the cosine ratio
  5. Identify and apply the tangent ratio
  6. Identify and apply the cosecant ratio
  7. Identify and apply the secant ratio
  8. Identify and apply the cotangent ratio
  9. Apply the identities of trigonometric ratios to solve problems
  10. Graph the sine function
  11. Graph the cosine function
  12. Graph the tangent function
  13. Apply the Law of Sines to solve problems
  14. Apply the Law of Cosines to solve problems