Geometry Vocab

Pythagorean Triple

a set of nonzero whole numbers a, b, and c that satisfy the equation a2 + b2 = c2

tangent

the length of the leg opposite <A over the length of the leg adjacent to <A

Sine

the leg opposite <A over the hypotenuse

Cosine

The leg adjacent to <A over the hypotenuse

Identity

an equation that is true for all allowed values of the variable

Angle of Elevation

angle formed by a horizontal line and the line of sight to an object above the horizontal line

Angle of Depression

angle formed by a horizontal line and the line of sight to an object below the horizontal line