MYP3-Trigonometry Investigation
Goal: Use Angle Measures to Find Distances and Distances to Find Angle Measures
Trigonometry is all about using angles and lengths together to find missing information. Today, we'll investigate this connection and see if we can draw some conclusions. Use the directions and applet below as well as your recording sheet!
1. Use the slider for "a" to set "a" to your angle.
2. By dragging either point A or point B, adjust the diagram so that the hypotenuse has a length of 10.
Record the lengths of AB, BC, and AC in the first 3 columns of your recording sheet.
3. Change the size of the angle and repeat step 2 above, recording your results as you go along.
3. Use your results to solve for "x" in each of the problems on the board!