Section 4.8 - Solving Problems with Trigonometry

Essential Question(s): 

Explain how you can apply the concepts of trigonometry to solve real-life problems.

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Follow these three steps to complete this "flip" lesson.

STEP 1: Preparation 
Title your spiral with the heading above and copy the essential question(s).

STEP 2: Vocabulary & Examples 
Copy and define the following of vocabulary. This can be any tables, properties, theorems, terms, phrases or postulates listed. Review the following examples and copy what is necessary for you. Use the guiding questions for your cornell notes.

More Right Triangle Problems

• What is the angle of elevation and depression? (pg 425)
  
• How do you use the angle of depression? (Ex 1 pg 425)
  
• How do you use trig to make indirect measurements? (Ex 2 pg 426)
• How do you use trig to find the height of an object above ground? (Ex 3 pg 426 - 427)
• How is trig used in navigation? (Ex 4 pg 427)

Simple Harmonic Motion

• What is simple harmonic motion? (pg all 428)
• How do you calculate simple harmonic motion? (Ex 5 pg 429-430)

STEP 3: Reading
Read the following page(s) and take any extra notes as needed.

• Read pages 425 - 430.
• Make sure to read the paragraphs between the examples.

Practice Problems #1

Practice Problems #2

Practice Problems #3

Angles of Elevation and Depression

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4.8 Activity