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Trigonometry: Pythagorean Theorem Guide

The document outlines the objectives and content of Module A on trigonometry. Lesson 1 focuses on using the Pythagorean theorem and special right triangle theorems to solve problems. Lesson 2 covers defining and using the six trigonometric ratios to solve problems involving right triangles, angles of elevation, angles of depression, and the laws of sines and cosines for oblique triangles. The document then provides examples and step-by-step workings for applying the Pythagorean theorem to find missing lengths of right triangles.

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Trigonometry: Pythagorean Theorem Guide

The document outlines the objectives and content of Module A on trigonometry. Lesson 1 focuses on using the Pythagorean theorem and special right triangle theorems to solve problems. Lesson 2 covers defining and using the six trigonometric ratios to solve problems involving right triangles, angles of elevation, angles of depression, and the laws of sines and cosines for oblique triangles. The document then provides examples and step-by-step workings for applying the Pythagorean theorem to find missing lengths of right triangles.

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MODULE A

Trigonometry
OBJECTIVES
Lesson 1:
a. use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems
b. Use the special right triangle theorems in finding missing lengths
Lesson 2:
c. illustrate the six trigonometric ratios: sine, cosine, tangent, secant, cosecant, and cotangent.
d. find the trigonometric ratios of special angles.
e. illustrate angles of elevation and angles of depression.
f. use trigonometric ratios to solve real-life problems involving right triangles.
g. illustrate laws of sines and cosines.
h. solve problems involving oblique triangles.
A1a: PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM

OBJECTIVES:
1. Identify the parts of the right triangle.
2. Define the PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM.
3. Prove that PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM is true.
4. Use the PYTHAGOREANTHEOREM in solving problem
A1: PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM

Parts of right triangle

c - hypotenuse
a

legs
A1: PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM

PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM
• The Pythagorean Theorem is named after its creator, Pythagoras.
• In the 47th proposition of Euclid’s Elements, the Pythagorean Theorem
states that “In right angle triangles, the square on the side
subtending the right angle is equal to the sum of the squares on the
sides containing the right angle.”

c
a
a2 + b2 = c2
b
A1: PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM

PROVING THE PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM


Given : A right triangle with a and b as the leg lengths, and c as the hypotenuse.
c
a

Prove: a2 + b2 = c2
a b

a
 
b
c

 
  b
a

b a
A1: PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM

SOLVING PROBLEMS USING THE PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM


The hypotenuse is unknown: How long is the hypotenuse of a right triangle if the
lengths of its two legs are 8, and 15?
A1: PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM

SOLVING PROBLEMS USING THE PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM


A leg is unknown: How long is the other leg of a right triangle if the length of the
one leg is 9 and the length of the hypotenuse is 41?
A1: PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM

SOLVING PROBLEMS USING THE PYTVHAGOREAN THEOREM


Safety Application: To prevent a ladder from shifting, safety experts recommend
that the ratio of a:b be 4:1. How far from the base of the wall should you place a 12
foot ladder?

12 ft a

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