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Pythagorean identity

Grade 11-12

What this lesson shows

From our triangle, sine of theta is 0.6 and cosine is 0.8. Square them both… and watch what they add up to.

Try it yourself

Real questions from this lesson's worksheets — answers below each one.

  1. cos θ = 4/5. Find sin θ (acute angle)
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    3/5
  2. sin θ = 20/29. Find cos θ (acute angle)
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    21/29
  3. Convert π/3 radians to degrees
    Show answer
    60°
  4. Convert 3π/2 radians to degrees
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    270°

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