1. Draw the angle in standard position.
2. Create a triangle - draw a vertical line from
the terminal side (hypotenuse) to the x-axis
3. Find the acute angle formed - it may be a part
of the given angle or it may be outside of the
given angle. This is called the reference angle
reference angle formed (use special right
triangles)
Hypotenuse - ALWAYS positive
x or y side - may be positive or negative
5. Find the ratio - simplify if necessary.