In this video, I show you how to set up a word problem and solve it using the trigonometric ratio. In this case, we will find the height of a building using the tangent function. I make short, ...

Mathematics be a tricky subject, and many students struggle to get the hang of it, finding it difficult to solve problems and equations in class. It requires a special sort of attention that one can’t ...

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This is an updated version of a story first published on May 5, 2024. For many high school students returning to class, it may seem like geometry and trigonometry were created by the Greeks as a form ...

Mastering degree-radian conversions is crucial for trigonometry and calculus. Radians simplify mathematical formulas, especially in calculus where trigonometric function derivatives rely on radian ...

Trigonometric identities are powerful tools for simplifying complex equations in math and science. Three core groups—reciprocal, quotient, and Pythagorean—form the foundation. Effective strategies ...

ABOVE: Jacob Kastning hands in a practice Trig Star packet to have his work looked over by coach Jerry Brooks. Kastning aced his divisional competition exam in 13.5 minutes, good enough for first in ...