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1.02 Trigonometric functions as right triangle ratios

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Evaluate $\sin\theta$sinθ within $\triangle ABC$ABC.

A right triangle labeled with vertices $A$A, $B$B, and $C$C. The right angle is located at vertex $C$C as indicated by the small square. Each of the non-right angles is marked with a small arc near the vertex. The triangle has two angles labeled: angle α (alpha) at vertex $A$A and angle θ (theta) at vertex $B$B. Side $BC$BC, opposite to angle α (alpha), measures 6 units. Side $AC$AC, opposite to angle θ (theta), measures 8 units. Side $AB$AB, the hypotenuse that is opposite to the right angle, measures 10 units. 
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Evaluate $\cos\theta$cosθ within $\triangle ABC$ABC. Express your answer as a simplified fraction.

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Evaluate $\sin\theta$sinθ within $\triangle ABC$ABC. Express your answer as a simplified fraction.

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Consider the triangle in the figure.

If $\cos\theta=\frac{6}{10}$cosθ=610:

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Given a point on the terminal side of an angle in standard position, or the value of the trigonometric function of the angle, determine the sine, cosine, tangent, cotangent, secant, and cosecant of the angle

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