Calculating Angles from Ratios (to -1 Notation) (Level 1)

This topic covers the skill of calculating angles from given trigonometric ratios using inverse trigonometric functions, expressed in negative one notation (such as \( \cos^{-1} \), \( \tan^{-1} \), etc.). Each problem provides a ratio for a trigonometric function (cosine or tangent) and asks students to find the corresponding angle utilizing the inverse of that function. The multiple-choice format presents variations on how to apply inverse trigonometric functions and manipulate expressions to calculate angles correctly. Such practice is instrumental in deepening understanding of trigonometry fundamentals.

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Trigonometry - Calculating Angles from Ratios (to -1 Notation) Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Trigonometry - Calculating Angles from Ratios (to -1 Notation) (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Trigonometry - Solving Triangles - Intro' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/trigonometry_solving_triangles_intro/
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How would you calculate the angle, using -1 notation?
A LaTex expression showing \text{tan}(\alpha) = 1.111
a A LaTex expression showing \alpha = \text{tan}(1.111) - 1
b A LaTex expression showing \alpha = \text{tan} to the power of -1 (1.111)
c A LaTex expression showing \alpha = 1 over \text{tan to the power of -1 (1.111)}
d A LaTex expression showing \alpha = 1 over \text{atan (1.111)}
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How would you calculate the angle, using -1 notation?
A LaTex expression showing \text{sin}(\alpha) = 0.99
a A LaTex expression showing \alpha = 1 over \text{asin (0.99)}
b A LaTex expression showing \alpha = 1 over \text{sin to the power of -1 (0.99)}
c A LaTex expression showing \alpha = \text{sin} to the power of -1 (0.99)
d A LaTex expression showing \alpha = \text{sin}(0.99) - 1
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How would you calculate the angle, using -1 notation?
A LaTex expression showing \text{sin}(\alpha) = 0.985
a A LaTex expression showing \alpha = \text{sin}(0.985) - 1
b A LaTex expression showing \alpha = 1 over \text{asin (0.985)}
c A LaTex expression showing \alpha = 1 over \text{sin to the power of -1 (0.985)}
d A LaTex expression showing \alpha = \text{sin} to the power of -1 (0.985)
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How would you calculate the angle, using -1 notation?
A LaTex expression showing \text{cos}(\alpha) = 0.656
a A LaTex expression showing \alpha = 1 over \text{acos (0.656)}
b A LaTex expression showing \alpha = \text{cos} to the power of -1 (0.656)
c A LaTex expression showing \alpha = \text{cos}(0.656) - 1
d A LaTex expression showing \alpha = 1 over \text{cos to the power of -1 (0.656)}
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How would you calculate the angle, using -1 notation?
A LaTex expression showing \text{cos}(\alpha) = 0.719
a A LaTex expression showing \alpha = 1 over \text{acos (0.719)}
b A LaTex expression showing \alpha = \text{cos} to the power of -1 (0.719)
c A LaTex expression showing \alpha = 1 over \text{cos to the power of -1 (0.719)}
d A LaTex expression showing \alpha = \text{cos}(0.719) - 1
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How would you calculate the angle, using -1 notation?
A LaTex expression showing \text{cos}(\alpha) = 0.743
a A LaTex expression showing \alpha = 1 over \text{acos (0.743)}
b A LaTex expression showing \alpha = \text{cos} to the power of -1 (0.743)
c A LaTex expression showing \alpha = \text{cos}(0.743) - 1
d A LaTex expression showing \alpha = 1 over \text{cos to the power of -1 (0.743)}
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How would you calculate the angle, using -1 notation?
A LaTex expression showing \text{cos}(\alpha) = 0.407
a A LaTex expression showing \alpha = \text{cos}(0.407) - 1
b A LaTex expression showing \alpha = \text{cos} to the power of -1 (0.407)
c A LaTex expression showing \alpha = 1 over \text{acos (0.407)}
d A LaTex expression showing \alpha = 1 over \text{cos to the power of -1 (0.407)}