Introduction

Triangle trigonometry is used to find unknown sides or angles of triangles. In a diagram of a triangle, the sides are usually designated by small letters, (i.e. a, b, c) and the angles are designated by capital letters. (i.e. A, B, C)See the diagram below:

The angle is usually designated by theta �, and given in units of degrees �.

Sine is usually abbreviated as sin	Cosecant is usually abbreviated as csc
Cosine is usually abbreviated as cos	Secant is usually abbreviated as sec
Tangent is usually abbreviated as tan	Cotangent is usually abbreviated as cotan or cot

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