Trigonometry basics: SOH CAH TOA and exact values
The three trig ratios, the two special triangles that give exact values, and how degrees relate to radians.
In a right triangle, label the sides relative to an angle : the hypotenuse (longest side), the opposite side (across from ) and the adjacent side (next to ).
Exact values from special triangles
Half of an equilateral triangle with side 2 has sides and angles 30°, 60°, 90°. Half of a unit square has sides and angles 45°, 45°, 90°. Reading the ratios off these triangles gives exact values.
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Exact values at 30°
Find the exact values of , and .
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- In the 30-60-90 triangle, the side opposite 30° is 1, the adjacent side is √3 and the hypotenuse is 2.
- Divide sine by cosine and rationalise.
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Degrees and radians
A full turn is 360° or radians, so . Multiply by to convert degrees to radians.
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Convert 30° to radians
Write 30° in radians.
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- Multiply by π/180 and simplify.
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