Right Triangle Trigonometry Set-Up and Solving Puzzle

Do your students struggle with setting up right triangle trig problems? I know mine were, but this puzzle made a difference! Have your students choose the correct set up for these right triangle trig problems. They are all word problems with similar numbers which will require students to distinguish the difference between sine, cosine, and tangent. The puzzle will allow students to check their choices. Once they have completed the puzzle, students can solve all eight problems. They will need to use sine, cosine, tangent, as well as their inverses when solving. Give this puzzle a try! It is great as supplemental material, homework, review, or test prep.

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