Trigonometry · Triangle Trigonometry
Virginia SOL T.TT.2
Virginia SOL T.TT.2 is part of the Triangle Trigonometry strand in Trigonometry (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students find areas and solve for sides/angles in non-right triangles using the Law of Sines and Law of Cosines. Below is what T.TT.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice T.TT.2 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL T.TT.2 means
Find areas and solve for sides/angles in non-right triangles using the Law of Sines and Law of Cosines.
Skills you’ll practice for T.TT.2
- Apply the Law of Sines to find missing sides and angles in non-right triangles.
- Apply the Law of Cosines to find missing sides and angles in non-right triangles.
- Recognize the ambiguous case when applying the Law of Sines and determine potential two-solution scenarios.
- Calculate the area of any triangle using the formula Area = 1/2absinC, where a and b are sides and C is the included angle.
- Solve contextual problems involving non-right triangles using the Law of Sines, Law of Cosines, and area formula.
Key concepts covered by T.TT.2
- Law of Sines
- non-right triangle
- missing side
- missing angle
- Law of Cosines
- ambiguous case
- two solutions
- triangle area
- 1/2absinC
- included angle
- contextual problems
How to study and practice SOL T.TT.2
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether T.TT.2 is already solid, then work each skill above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see our Virginia SOL practice tests guide and how to study for the SOL test.
Related Trigonometry standards in Triangle Trigonometry
- T.TT.1 — Determine trigonometric ratios in right triangles and solve for missing sides and angles, including contextual problems.
Frequently asked questions about SOL T.TT.2
What is Virginia SOL T.TT.2?
SOL T.TT.2 is a Trigonometry Standard of Learning in the Triangle Trigonometry strand. It expects students to find areas and solve for sides/angles in non-right triangles using the Law of Sines and Law of Cosines.
What skills does SOL T.TT.2 cover?
SOL T.TT.2 is assessed on 5 skills: apply the Law of Sines to find missing sides and angles in non-right triangles; apply the Law of Cosines to find missing sides and angles in non-right triangles; recognize the ambiguous case when applying the Law of Sines and determine potential two-solution scenarios; calculate the area of any triangle using the formula Area = 1/2absinC, where a and b are sides and C is the included angle; solve contextual problems involving non-right triangles using the Law of Sines, Law of Cosines, and area formula.
What strand of Trigonometry is SOL T.TT.2 in?
SOL T.TT.2 belongs to the Triangle Trigonometry reporting strand of the Trigonometry Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL T.TT.2?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether T.TT.2 is already solid, then work the 5 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.