Lake Tahoe Community College
MAT
153 Euclidean Geometry
M,
W
6:00 7:50 pm
HSST7
Spring
2004
Instructor:
Janine Bouyssounouse
Office Info:
home: (530) 544-4119
e-mail: jcbouyss@yahoo.com
LTCC
Web Site: http://www.ltcc.edu/
Course Description:
This is a formal course in geometry covering
the basics of lines, planes, angles, triangles, congruence, the Pythagorean
Theorem, similarity, and special right angles.
Required Text:
Geometry by Bass,
Charles, Johnson, and Kennedy Prentice Hall
Co-Requisites: MAT 152B or equivalent
or appropriate skills demonstrated through the math assessment process. Prior
completion of MAT 152B with a grade of "C" or better also satisfies
this co-requisite.
Student Outcomes
1) Exhibiting a proficiency in the topics covered in the course.
2) Engaging in logical and critical thinking.
3) Reading technical information.
4) Demonstrating the solution to problems by translating written language into
Mathematical statements, interpreting information, sketching relevant
diagrams, analyzing given information, formulating appropriate math
statements, and checking and verifying results.
Grading Scale:
A
90-100%
B
80-89%
C
70-79%
D
60-69%
F
Less than 60%
Tests: 40%
Quizzes:
25%
Homework:
10%
Final:
25%
Grades will be posted online at www.mygradebook.com.
Login IDs and passwords will be
distributed the first week of class.
Tests:
There will be 4 tests, usually occurring on Wednesdays.
Quizzes:
There will be at least 4 quizzes, usually occurring on Wednesdays. There
will be no make-ups for quizzes. The lowest quiz grade will be dropped.
Make-Up Policy: There
are no make-ups for quizzes; however one quiz will be dropped. Make-ups for
tests will have a 10% penalty if taken after the actual test date. Students must
contact the instructor in advance to arrange to take the make-up test.
Homework:
Homework will be collected on the day of the quiz or test. The
last day to turn in homework for Mat 153 is Wednesday, June 16.
No
homework will be accepted on the day of the final. Completing homework
before quizzes and tests will provide practice and may make tests and quizzes
seem easier than if the homework was not completed before the quizzes or tests.
Final: A
comprehensive final exam will be given on Monday,
June 21, 6 pm in HSST7.
Attendance:
Regular attendance in class is an obligation assumed by every student at
the time of his/her registration. Students will still be responsible for the
work missed because of their absence. Homework questions will be answered in
class. This can be very helpful in understanding the material, as well as
preparing for quizzes and tests. Please familiarize yourself with the sections
to be covered in class before attending class.
The Gateway Math
Center (G5) has free tutoring for all registered students.
Please Log In and Out so that the facility gets the funds it needs.
Any students needing
accommodations should inform the instructor.
Students with disabilities who may need accommodations for
this class are encouraged to notify the instructor and contact the Disability
Resource Center (DRC) early in the quarter so that reasonable accommodations may
be implemented as soon as possible. Students may contact the DRC by
visiting the Center (located in room A205) or by phoning 541-4660, ext. 249
(voice) or 542-1870 (TTY for deaf students). All information will remain
confidential.
LTCC Library: The
LTCC Library is a quiet and inviting place to conduct research, locate
information, study, and read. Located on the second floor of the main college
building (Room A201), the Library has access to many useful research tools
including millions of online magazine and newspaper articles, 40,000+ books,
subscriptions to more than 200 magazines and newspapers, thousands
of audiovisual materials, and more. In addition, the Library has several
computers with Internet connectivity, a large quiet study area, audiovisual
workstations, and a photocopier.
LTCC Library
Hours: The Library is open Monday through Thursday 8:00AM to 8:00PM, Friday
8:00AM to 5:00PM, and Saturday 12:00PM to 4:00PM and all students are welcome to
visit the Library and make use of the collections and services. For more
information, please call (530) 541-4660 x232 or direct your web browser to
http://library.ltcc.edu/.
How to Succeed in a Math Class:
- Come
to every class meeting.
- Arrive
early, get yourself settled and be ready when class starts. Sit where you
wont be distracted.
- Read
each section before it is discussed in class.
- Do
all of the homework.
- Do
some math every day.
- Start
preparing for tests at least a week in advance.
- Take
advantage of tutors and office hours, extra help can make a big difference.
- Do
some review every time you study math.
Tentative Schedule:
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Date
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Sections/Quizzes/Tests
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Monday 4/5
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Greetings, Syllabus, 1.1, 1.2
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Wednesday 4/7
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1.3, 1.4 Quiz #1 (1.1-1.2), Homework Due (1.1-1.2)
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Monday 4/12
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1.5, 2.1
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Wednesday 4/14
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2.2, Test #1 (1.1-2.1), Homework Due (1.3-2.1)
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Monday 4/19
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2.3, 2.4
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Wednesday 4/21
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2.5, 3.1, Quiz #2 (2.2-2.4), Homework Due (2.2-2.4)
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Monday 4/26
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3.2, 3.3
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Wednesday 4/28
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3.4, Test #2 (2.2-3.3), Homework Due (2.5-3.3)
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Monday 5/3
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3.7, 4.1
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Wednesday 5/5
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4.2, 4.3, Quiz #3 (3.4-4.1), Homework Due (3.4-4.1)
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Monday 5/10
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4.4, 4.5
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Wednesday 5/12
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4.6, Test #3 (3.4-4.5), Homework Due (4.2-4.5)
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Monday 5/17
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4.7, 5.3
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Wednesday 5/19
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5.4, 5.5, Quiz #4 (4.6-5.3), Homework Due (4.6-5.3)
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Monday 5/24
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6.1, 6.2
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Wednesday 5/26
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7.1, Test #4 (4.6-6.2), Homework Due (5.4-6.2)
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Monday 5/31
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Holiday No Class
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Wednesday 6/2
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7.2, 7.3
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Monday 6/7
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8.1, 8.2
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Wednesday 6/9
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Monday 6/14
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9.1, 9.2
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Wednesday 6/16
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Review Study Guide, Last Homework Due Date (9.1-9.2)
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Monday 6/21
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Final Exam for
Mat 153 (1.1-9.2, except sections not covered on syllabus)
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Tentative Assignments:
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Sec.
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Section
Title
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Homework
Problems to Complete
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1.1
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Patterns and Inductive Reasoning
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149 odd
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1.2
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Points, Lines, and Planes
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169 every other odd, 92-94 all
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1.3
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Segments, Rays, Parallel Lines and Planes
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119 odd, 21-53 every other odd, 71-83 odd
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1.4
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Measuring Segments and Angles
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1-27 odd, 29-32 all, 33-77 odd (omit 49),
87-95 odd
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1.5
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Basic Constructions
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1-15 odd, 21-33 every other odd, 41-49 odd
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2.1
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Conditional Statements
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1-61 odd
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2.2
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Biconditionals and Definitions
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1-49 every other odd, 55-69 odd
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2.3
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Deductive Reasoning
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1-15 all, 17-33 odd, 39-43 odd
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2.4
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Reasoning in Algebra
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1-31 odd, 43-53 odd
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2.5
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Proving Angles Congruent
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1-35 odd, 39-59 every other odd, 67-73 odd
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3.1
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Properties of Parallel Lines
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1-25 odd, 32-36 all
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3.2
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Proving Lines Parallel
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1-17 odd, 21-33 every other odd, 45, 49,
57-61 odd
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3.3
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Parallel Lines and the Triangle Angle-Sum Theorem
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1-11 odd, 19-35 every other odd, 41-49 odd
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3.4
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Polygon Angle-Sum Theorem
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1-5 odd, 9-25 every other odd, 33, 41, 47, 51, 71-85
odd
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3.7
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Constructing Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
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1-33 every other odd
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4.1
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Congruent Figures
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1-41 odd
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4.2
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Triangle Congruence by SSS and SAS
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1-29 odd, 33, 41, 43, 49-55 odd
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4.3
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Triangle Congruence by ASA and AAS
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1-33 odd, 46-49 all
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4.4
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Using Congruent Triangles: CPCTC
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1-23 odd, 35-39 odd
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4.5
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Isosceles and Equilateral Triangles
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1-27 odd (omit 19), 33, 34-36 all, 51-53 all
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4.6
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Congruence in Right Triangles
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1-19 odd, 28, 29, 33, 42-47 all
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4.7
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Using Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles
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1-17 odd, 23, 27, 29, 33, 39, 41
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5.3
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Congruent Lines, Medians, and Altitudes
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11-16 all, 19-22 all, 27-29 all, 45-51 all
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5.4
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Inverses, Contrapositives, and Indirect Reasoning
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1-25 odd, 31-39 odd, 50-55 all
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5.5
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Inequalities in Triangles
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1-25 every other odd, 34-36 all, 52-55 all
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6.1
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Classifying Quadrilaterals
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1-12 all, 19-33 odd, 37-42 all, 46-49 all,
51-54 all, 65-73 odd
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6.2
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Properties of Parallelograms
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1-61 every other odd, 70-76
all
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7.1
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Areas of Parallelograms and Triangles
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1-3 all, 8-14 all, 15-23 odd, 44-46 all,
59-63 odd
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7.2
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The Pythagorean Theorem and its Converse
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1-23 odd, 25-61 every other odd, 66, 76, 77, 81, 83
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7.3
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Special Right Triangles
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1-29 odd, 35-41 odd, 47, 48, 52-55 all
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8.1
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Ratios and Proportions
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1-21 every other odd, 27-47 every other odd, 57-61
odd, 73-77 odd
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8.2
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Similar Polygons
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1-15 odd, 21-28 all, 33-39 odd, 42, 43, 47, 57, 59
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8.3
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Proving Triangles Similar
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1-19 odd, 23-41 odd, 49-53 odd, 57, 63-65 all
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8.5
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Proportions in Triangles
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1-10 all, 19, 23, 31, 33, 47, 49, 60-69 all
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9.1
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The Tangent Ratio
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1-3 all, 5-17 every other odd, 27, 29,
39-43 all, 53, 55, 57, 67-69 all
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9.2
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Sine and Cosine Ratios
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1-3 all, 5-21 every other odd, 23, 26, 28,
41-43 all
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