## anonymous one year ago Explain the difference between using the trigonometric ratios (sin, cos, tan) to solve for a missing angle in a right triangle versus using the reciprocal ratios (sec, csc, cot). You must use complete sentences and any evidence needed (such as an example) to prove your point of view. @hero

1. anonymous

2. anonymous

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3. Nnesha

they are reciprocal not much difference |dw:1439497598541:dw| $\rm sin \rm \theta = \frac{ opposite }{ hypotenuse }~~~~ \cos \theta = \frac{ adjacent }{ hypotenuse } ~~\tan \theta = \frac{ opposite }{ adjacent }$

4. Nnesha

so if sin = opposite over hyp csc = hyp over adjacent

5. anonymous

Thanks! Wait how do I award medals?

6. Nnesha

click on the blue button *best Response*

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8. anonymous

Thanks lol:)))

9. Nnesha

my pleasure.