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The Six Trigonometric Functions

Tuesday, September 10, 2013
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The two basic trigonometric functions are: sine (which we have already studied), and cosine. By taking ratios and reciprocals of these functions, we obtain four other functionscalled tangent, secant, cosecant, and cotangent.

These are the core values to be used in the trigonometric functions. They are often called as SOHCAHTOA.

They can be used in the Pythagorean theorem. To determine the Opposite , Adjacent side as well as with the Hypotenuse.

So let's try to use them.





Notice that sin,cos,tan are just opposite with csc, sec and cot.

Lets say we had a right triangle that we wanted to find the secant. The 2 other sides were 

8cm and 4cm and the hypotenuse is 8.94cm. You would use the SOHCAHTOA in order 
to find the secant.


So that means Secant is...






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