SOH CAH TOA
Trig notes 1/2013
SOH what? The SINE function!
The SINE function for trigonometry is the ratio of the opposite side over the hypotenuse.
S=O/H
CAH who? The COSINE function!
The COSINE function for trigonometry is the ratio of the adjacent side to the hypotenuse.
C=A/H
TOA. Like a Toga, minus the g.
The TANGENT function in trigonometry is the ratio of the opposite side to the adjacent side.
T=O/A