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This chapter covers the fundamentals of right triangle trigonometry, including angle measurements in degrees, minutes, and seconds. It explains the conversion from degrees to decimal format and vice versa. The Pythagorean Theorem is thoroughly discussed, with examples showcasing its applications in solving for unknown sides of triangles. Additionally, concepts of latitude and longitude are introduced, helping to understand Earth's grid system. The chapter also covers similar triangles and their properties, essential for various applications in geometry.
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Chapter 1 c a b Right Triangle Trigonometry
1.1 Angles and Degree Measure A. Degree Measure 1 degree or 1° 1 of the circle 360
1° 1 minute 1’ 1 of a degree 60
1’ 1 second 1” 1 of a minute 60
B. Degrees, Minutes, Seconds → decimal 25 45 → 30.4292° 30° 25’ 45”→ 30 + + 60 3600 67° 38’ 12”→ → 67.6367° 123° 50”→ → 123.0139° 33’ 44”→ → .5622°
C. Pythagorian Theorem 13 in. c 5 in. a b 2 2 2 a + b = c 2 2 2 5 + b = 13 b = 12 or -12 2 25 + b = 169 2 b = 144
C. Pythagorian Theorem 15 in. c x in. a b (x + 3) in. 2 2 2 a + b = c
C. Pythagorian Theorem (x + 14) ft c (x – 2) ft a b (2x) ft. 2 2 2 a + b = c
Parallels of Latitude Equator Slicing the Earth into pieces
Measuring Parallels Give the slices values
Lines of Longitude Antimeridian A Meridian A Establish a way of slicing the Earth from pole to pole
Prime Meridian Establishes an orthogonal way of slicing the earth
Longitude North America Values of pole-to-pole slices
Earth Grid Comparing the parallels and the lines
Latitudes and Longitudes Combining the parallels and the lines
1.2 Similar Triangles ABC ~ ADE A A D E ► ► B C ► ►
1.2 Similar Triangles A ABC ~ ADE d e D E f A b c B C a
1.2 Similar Triangles a b c = = A f d e d e D E a f = f d b A b c B C a
1.2 Similar Triangles A 10 in. 12 in D E f = 15 in A b = 16 in. 2 20 in. 3 B C 25 in.
K PQR ~ JKL 28 cm. 35 cm. J P 24.5 cm. 40 cm. 35 cm. L R Q 50 cm.