MA.912.T.1.2
Solve mathematical and real-world problems involving right triangles using trigonometric ratios and the Pythagorean Theorem.
Example Problems
A ‑foot ladder leans against a vertical wall. The base of the ladder is feet from the wall.
How high up the wall does the ladder reach?
How high up the wall does the ladder reach?
A flagpole broke in a storm. 9 meters of it remain upright, while the top now touches the ground 40 meters from the base.
How tall was the flagpole before it broke?
How tall was the flagpole before it broke?
A rectangular television screen is tall and wide.
What is the length of the screen's diagonal (the advertised screen size)?
What is the length of the screen's diagonal (the advertised screen size)?
Khan Academy ResourcesIntro to inverse trig functionsSolving for a side in right triangles with trigonometrySolve for a side in right trianglesSpecial right trianglesPythagorean theorem challengeUse ratios in right trianglesRelate ratios in right trianglesSolve for an angle in right trianglesRight triangle trigonometry word problemsSolving for a side in right triangles with trigonometrySolving similar trianglesSpecial right triangles proof (part 2)Special right triangles proof (part 1)Using similarity to estimate ratio between side lengthsMulti-step word problem with Pythagorean theoremSine & cosine of complementary anglesRight triangle word problemUsing right triangle ratios to approximate angle measure

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