Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Geometry (Class 85)
Overview
We focus today on using the Law of Sines and the Law of Cosines to solve problems. We develop a flow chart to use in order to help us determine the appropriate choice to solve the problem.
Textbook Sections
Supplementary-- Law of Sines and Law of Cosines
Key Attitudes
Mathematics is about looking for patterns.
Key Ideas
We have 6 methods to solve triangles.
For right triangles we can use: Pythagorean Theorem, Special Right Triangles, Right Triangle Trigonometry
For any triangle we can use: Proportions, Law of Sines, Law of Cosines
Key Skills
Using inscribed angles, right triangle trigonometry, and algebra to develop the Law of Cosines.
Using the Law of Cosines to solve triangles
Turn-In (#84)
Final Review 5
Finish Law of Cosines
Handouts
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Assignment
Final Review 6
Disclaimer- The assignment as stated in class is the official assignment. Every effort is made to keep this posting accurate, but you should refer to what was stated in class as the final word.
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