How do you derive the sine and cosine t-values given an angle on the unit circle, and how are these values used to solve right triangle problems?

Answer 1

Stephanie Santos

To derive sine and cosine t-values given an angle θ on the unit circle, identify the coordinates (x, y) where the terminal side of the angle intersects the circle. Here, x = cos(θ) and y = sin(θ). These values can solve right triangle problems by using the definitions of sine and cosine: sin(θ) = opposite/hypotenuse and cos(θ) = adjacent/hypotenuse.