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9-91.

Right triangle labeled, hypotenuse, R, horizontal leg, X, vertical leg, Y, and angle opposite vertical leg, labeled, theta.Examine the diagram of the triangle at right.

  1. Write an equation representing the relationship of the side lengths using only and .

    Use the pythagorean theorem.

  2. Write an expression for . What is if ?

    If , then  .

  3. Write an expression for . What is if ?

    If , then .