SOHCAHTOA Acronym - Details (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on understanding and applying the SOHCAHTOA acronym for trigonometry. It covers the definitions and relationships of sine, cosine, and tangent with respect to right-angled triangles. The problems help reinforce knowledge of which sides of a triangle (opposite, adjacent, or hypotenuse) correspond to each trigonometric ratio, fostering a foundational grasp of trigonometry fundamentals. The worksheet is suitable for beginners and is a part of an introductory unit on trigonometry fundamentals. Each question requires identifying the correct trigonometric function based on given segments of the SOHCAHTOA acronym.

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Trigonometry - SOHCAHTOA Acronym - Details Worksheet

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Trigonometry - SOHCAHTOA Acronym - Details
1
In the SOHCAHTOA acronym for trigonometry, what does this letter group stand for?
toa
a A LaTex expression showing tan = hyp over opp
b A LaTex expression showing tan = opp over adj
c A LaTex expression showing tan = opp multiplied by hyp
d A LaTex expression showing tan = opp over hyp
e A LaTex expression showing cos = adj multiplied by adj
f A LaTex expression showing cos = hyp over opp
2
In the SOHCAHTOA acronym for trigonometry, what does this letter group stand for?
cah
a A LaTex expression showing cos = adj over hyp
b A LaTex expression showing cos = hyp over hyp
c A LaTex expression showing tan = adj multiplied by hyp
d A LaTex expression showing sin = adj multiplied by opp
e A LaTex expression showing cos = adj over adj
f A LaTex expression showing cos = hyp over opp
3
In the SOHCAHTOA acronym for trigonometry, what does this letter group stand for?
soh
a A LaTex expression showing sin = opp over opp
b A LaTex expression showing tan = opp over adj
c A LaTex expression showing tan = adj multiplied by adj
d A LaTex expression showing sin = opp over hyp
e A LaTex expression showing sin = opp multiplied by adj
f A LaTex expression showing sin = adj multiplied by hyp