But Pythagoras's Theorem says that a² + b² = c², where c is the hypotenuse, so that means that adj² + opp² = hyp². Therefore, cos² + sin² = hyp²/hyp² = 1.
That's an identity that you'll be using a lot while you're studying trig, so remember it well.
]]>Using the definitions of Sine and Cosine in a righthanded triangle calculate the value of sin² +cos² . Use pythagoras theorem to help you.
ok, so adj² +opp² = hyp²
and sin+tanxcos and cos=sin/tan
i guess im supposed to use that. but what exactly is this VALUE im supposed to be finding.
I am so confused, please advise me.
- Lloyd
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