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Key Concepts

Signs of Trigonometric Functions Based on Quadrants

Determining the sign (positive or negative) of each trigonometric function depends on the quadrant in which the terminal side lies. Each quadrant has a unique combination of signs for the x and y coordinates, which in turn affects the sign of the sine, cosine, tangent, and reciprocal functions.

Coordinate Definitions of Trigonometric Functions

In the context of a right triangle constructed from a point in the coordinate plane, the trigonometric functions are defined using the x-coordinate, y-coordinate, and the radius (distance from the origin). For example, cosine is the ratio of the x-coordinate to the radius, sine is the ratio of the y-coordinate to the radius, and tangent is the ratio of the y-coordinate to the x-coordinate.

Reference Triangle and the Pythagorean Theorem

A reference triangle is formed by dropping a perpendicular from the point on the terminal side to the x-axis. The Pythagorean theorem is then used to calculate the distance (radius) from the origin to the point, which is essential for expressing the trigonometric functions in terms of the triangle’s sides.

Standard Position and Terminal Side

This concept refers to the placement of an angle in the coordinate plane where the vertex is at the origin and one ray (the initial side) lies along the positive x-axis. The terminal side is the other ray that defines the angle. Points on the terminal side are used to determine the angle's trigonometric values.

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