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Syllabus/Additional Topics in Math
03SAT Math

Trigonometry

Trigonometry

SOH-CAH-TOA

sin θ = opposite/hypotenuse | cos θ = adjacent/hypotenuse | tan θ = opposite/adjacent

Key Identity

sin²θ + cos²θ = 1

Complementary Angles

sin(x) = cos(90° - x) and cos(x) = sin(90° - x)

Unit Circle Basics

  • sin = y-coordinate, cos = x-coordinate
  • Know values for 0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 90°
  • SAT Tips

  • The SAT provides trig formulas in the reference box
  • Most trig questions involve right triangles or the unit circle
  • Complement relationship is a favorite SAT question type
  • Convert between degrees and radians as needed
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