Trigonometric Ratios

Right triangles have unique characteristics that classify them as right triangles.

Right triangles, like all triangles, have three sides. Each side has a special name. One side is called the hypotenuse. Both of the other two sides are called legs.

Right triangles also have three angles. One of the three angles in a right triangle is a right angle. The other two angles are acute angles.

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Now that we remember what a right triangle is, lets try to extend that knowledge to develop our understanding of trigonometric ratios. Can you remember what a ratio is?

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Right triangles, like all triangles, have three sides. Each side has a special name. One side is called the hypotenuse. Both of the other two sides are called legs. Right triangles also have three angles. One of the three angles in a right triangle is a right angle. The other two angles are acute angles.

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