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Frequently Asked Questions about Trigonometry
What is trigonometry?
Trigonometry is a mathematical topic which looks at the relationship between angles and distances.
Who invented trigonometry?
Trigonometry was invented in Greece. The word comes from trigon, which means triangle and metron, which means to measure.
How do you find an angle using trigonometry?
To find an angle using trigonometry, you use the inverse function of either sin, cos or tan, also known as sin-1, cos-1 and tan-1.
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