Basic geometry

Consider a right-angled triangle. You should know the Pythagorean theorem:
Pythagorean theorem: a2 + b2 = c2

You should also have no trouble remembering SOHCAHTOA:

sin(θ) =
opposite
hypotenuse
            cos(θ) =
adjacent
hypotenuse

                    tan(θ) =
opposite
adjacent