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Bot GPT 3.5 When solving for opposite and adjacent sides in a right triangle, the steps to follow are:
1. Identify the right angle in the triangle.
2. Determine which side is the opposite side and which side is the adjacent side in relation to the angle of interest.
3. Use the trigonometric functions sine, cosine, or tangent to relate the opposite side, adjacent side, and the angle.
4. Write down the trigonometric equation and input the known values to solve for the unknown side.
5. If needed, use a calculator or trigonometric tables to calculate the values of the trigonometric functions and find the lengths of the sides of the triangle.
For example, if you are given the angle and the length of the adjacent side, you can use the tangent function to find the length of the opposite side. If you are given the angle and the length of the opposite side, you can use the cosine function to find the length of the adjacent side. Remember to always pay attention to the units and the direction of the sides when solving for opposite and adjacent sides in a right triangle.