Solving Right Triangles in Everyday Life (precalculus)

Use the properties of trigonometric functions to analyze their graphs and solve trigonometric equations.

Explain a real-world situation involving right triangles.
Assign variables to all of the unknown quantities in a right triangle and explain the meaning of a majority of the variables involved.
Set up and explain trigonometric equations relating variables involved in solving a right triangle, using equations that are generally free of mathematical errors.
Demonstrate and explain the use of trigonometry to solve aspects of a right triangle, with the explanation being generally free of mathematical errors.

Use the properties of trigonometric functions to analyze their graphs and solve trigonometric equations.

Explain a real-world situation involving right triangles.
Assign variables to all of the unknown quantities in a right triangle and explain the meaning of a majority of the variables involved.
Set up and explain trigonometric equations relating variables involved in solving a right triangle, using equations that are generally free of mathematical errors.
Demonstrate and explain the use of trigonometry to solve aspects of a right triangle, with the explanation being generally free of mathematical errors.