Question

Explain what SOHCAHTOA means.

Answer 1

SOH CAH TOA is a mathmatical acronym used in triginometry. It helps find missing angels and sides of a triangle.

Explanation:

Sine = Opposite side over Hypotenuse ---> SOH

Cosine = Adjacent side over Hypotenuse ---> CAH

Tangent = Opposite side over Adjactent ---> TOA

You use SOHCAHTOA to find the angle. You use the inverses to find the measures.

Answer 2

It's a mnemonic device to help you remember the three basic trig ratios used to solve for missing sides and angles in a right triangle. It's defined as: SOH: Sin(θ) = Opposite / Hypotenuse. CAH: Cos(θ) = Adjacent / Hypotenuse.