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explain what trigonometric functions are.
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trigonometric functions are mathematical functions used to describe the relationships between angles and sides of triangles. they are most commonly used to calculate the sine, cosine and tangent of angles in a right triangle. these functions can be used to solve problems involving angles, distances, and other triangle-related measurements.
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