SOH-CAH-TOAThree ratios, and the labelling step that decides which one…10th GradeIn a right triangle, each trig ratio comparestwo specific sides, defined relative to theangle you are using.sin = O/H · cos = A/H · tan = O/AHave O and H, want θsin⁻¹(O/H)Inverse sine gives the angle back.Have A and H, want Ouse tan or sinDepends which sides you have, not which you want.θ = 30°, H = 10, find OO = 10 sin30° = 5Rearranged from sin = O/H.Which is adjacent?next to θ, not the hypotenuseThe hypotenuse is always opposite the right angle.THE COMMON MISTAKE✗ using the same 'opposite' for both acute angles✓ opposite depends on which angle you meanSwap the angle and opposite/adjacent swap places.The hypotenuse never changes. Only opposite and adjacent depend onwhich angle you chose.SOH-CAH-TOAwww.littleactivity.com

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Math · 10th Grade

SOH-CAH-TOA

Three ratios, and the labelling step that decides which one you need.

How to use it

Label opposite, adjacent and hypotenuse relative to the angle FIRST. Always.

Free · print-ready PDF · US Letter and A4

Grade
10th Grade
Ages
15–16
Subject
Math
Pages
1

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