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How to write expressions as the sine, cosine, or tangent of a single angle

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sine(angle) = opposite side / hypotenuse
cosine(angle) = adjacent side / hypotenuse
tangent(angle) = opposite side / adjacent side

Look up trigonometry triangle side names if you need help on that.

I remember this by SOH CAH TOA
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