trigonometry

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In the years following graduation, Jenner and Pratt would team up to produce “The Princes Of Malibu,” but only after Pratt, who was attending USC, almost flunked a course in business trigonometry.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

One dude jokes, “If only I remembered any trigonometry, this would be easy.”

From Slate • Jul. 7, 2025

You know what's more difficult than advanced trigonometry?

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2024

Functions and trigonometry came easily, but the basics gave him trouble.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 30, 2023

“Maybe a little trigonometry would help you figure it out,” Jake said.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam