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Tangent (Trigonometry): A Real-Life Example (From Architecture and Construction)

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• This article is made for middle/high school students and their teachers to show how tangents (trigonometry) are used in real life.

• Trigonometry, and tangents in particular, are widely used in architecture, construction, agriculture, astronomy, medicine, and other fields.

• This article explains the practical applications of tangent and includes a detailed case study from the field of architecture and construction.

Find the Missing Side: A Real-life Example (from Robotics)

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Discovering the length of a missing side in a right triangle goes beyond textbook exercises; it’s a practical skill with applications in real life. This blog explores a specific example from the world of robotics.

CosX: A Real-Life Example (from Petroleum Engineering)

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Where do people use cosines and sines? This article demonstrates a real-life example of how knowledge about calculating the value of cosx is beneficial in the oil and gas industry.