Math Core

Unit 2 · Test

Unit 2 test: Right Triangle Trigonometry

15 questions. Answer them all, then submit to see your score. Solutions unlock after you submit.

This test covers the six trigonometric ratios, reciprocal and cofunction relationships, special right triangles and exact values, solving right triangles, and angles of elevation and depression.

Question 1

Use the triangle below. Find sin⁡A\sin A.

Right triangle ABC with legs 24 and 7 and hypotenuse 25.

Enter a number. Fractions like 3/4 and sqrt(2) are OK.

Question 2

In the same triangle (AC=24AC = 24, BC=7BC = 7, AB=25AB = 25, right angle at CC), find cot⁡A\cot A.

Enter a number. Fractions like 3/4 and sqrt(2) are OK.

Question 3

θ\theta is an acute angle with tan⁡θ=815\tan\theta = \dfrac{8}{15}. Find csc⁡θ\csc\theta.

Enter a number. Fractions like 3/4 and sqrt(2) are OK.

Question 4

Which expression is equal to cos⁡71∘\cos 71^\circ?

Question 5

Find xx if sin⁡(4x)∘=cos⁡(2x+30)∘\sin(4x)^\circ = \cos(2x + 30)^\circ, where both angles are acute.

Enter a number. Fractions like 3/4 and sqrt(2) are OK.

Question 6

The hypotenuse of a 45∘45^\circ-45∘45^\circ-90∘90^\circ triangle is 929\sqrt{2}. How long is each leg?

Enter a number. Fractions like 3/4 and sqrt(2) are OK.

Question 7

The short leg of a 30∘30^\circ-60∘60^\circ-90∘90^\circ triangle is 55. What is the exact length of the long leg?

Enter a number. Fractions like 3/4 and sqrt(2) are OK.

Question 8

Find the exact value of tan⁡30∘\tan 30^\circ, with a rational denominator.

Enter a number. Fractions like 3/4 and sqrt(2) are OK.

Question 9

Find the exact value of cos⁡230∘−sin⁡230∘\cos^2 30^\circ - \sin^2 30^\circ.

Enter a number. Fractions like 3/4 and sqrt(2) are OK.

Question 10

A right triangle has a 27∘27^\circ angle and a hypotenuse of 1818. Find the length of the leg opposite the 27∘27^\circ angle, to the nearest tenth.

Enter a number. Fractions like 3/4 and sqrt(2) are OK.

Question 11

In right triangle ABCABC, ∠C=90∘\angle C = 90^\circ, ∠A=38∘\angle A = 38^\circ and AC=11AC = 11. Find the hypotenuse ABAB, to the nearest tenth.

Enter a number. Fractions like 3/4 and sqrt(2) are OK.

Question 12

The legs of a right triangle are 99 and 44. Find the measure of the angle opposite the leg of length 99, to the nearest tenth of a degree.

Enter a number. Fractions like 3/4 and sqrt(2) are OK.

Question 13

In right triangle ABCABC, ∠C=90∘\angle C = 90^\circ, ∠B=64∘\angle B = 64^\circ and BC=12BC = 12. Which equation can be used to find ACAC?

Question 14

You stand on level ground 3535 m from the base of a tree. The angle of elevation to the top of the tree is 41∘41^\circ. How tall is the tree, to the nearest tenth of a meter? (Treat your eye as being at ground level.)

Enter a number. Fractions like 3/4 and sqrt(2) are OK.

Question 15

From the top of a 200200 ft cliff, the angle of depression to a boat is 23∘23^\circ. How far is the boat from the base of the cliff, to the nearest tenth of a foot?

Enter a number. Fractions like 3/4 and sqrt(2) are OK.