1. Define/Describe trigonometry (2 pts)
A Math dealing with relationship between angles and sides of a triangle
Citations- Google definitions
2. Describe some of the early uses. Why was it invented? (3 pts)
First used for navigation and astronomy. Used to solve triangle problems.
Citations- Google timeline
3. Describe a current use of trigonometry. (3 pts)
Finding distance of stars and measuring distances and heights. Aslo used in architecture and engineering.
Citations- Google timeline, Wikipedia
4. Find the height of two objects outside. Explain your work. (5 pts)
pole- tan63=x/7 7tan63=x x= 19 13.7+5.3(length from eyes down)= 19 Pole=19 feet tall
shop building- tan50=x/10 10tan50=x x=11.9 11.9+5.3=17.2 Shop building= 17.2 feet tall
