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A right triangle has side lengths 8,5 and 17 as shown below.

A right triangle has side lengths 8,5 and 17 as shown below.-example-1
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Sinx = prependicular / hypotenuse = a/b

Cosx = base / hypotenuse = c/b

Tanx = perpendicular / base = a/c
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SOHCAHTOA-
Tan= opposite over adjacent= 8/15
Sin= Opposite over hypotenuse= 8/17
Cos= Adjacent over hypotenuse= 15/17
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