Right triangles and trigonometry SAT practice questions

Math, Geometry and Trigonometry. 151 questions

The Pythagorean theorem, special right triangles, and sine, cosine and tangent in right triangles.

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What this skill tests

  • Pythagorean theorem
  • 30-60-90 and 45-45-90 triangles
  • Sine, cosine and tangent

How to approach it

  1. 1SOH CAH TOA: label opposite, adjacent and hypotenuse from the given angle.
  2. 2The sine of an angle equals the cosine of its complement.
  3. 3Know the common Pythagorean triples such as 3, 4, 5 and 5, 12, 13.
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