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TRIGONOMETRIC FUNCTIONS
90° ± can be used but remember to change the name Angles that involve: Without the use of a calculator.
(co-functions).
30°; 45°; 60° and 90° Leave your answer in surd form.
sin(90° − 𝜃) = + cos 𝜃
0°; 180°; 270° and 360°
sin(90° + 𝜃) = + cos 𝜃
Use an equilateral triangle to construct and design Practice exam type questions.
cos(90° − 𝜃) = + sin 𝜃 special angles.
cos(−𝜃) = + cos 𝜃
tan(−𝜃) = − tan 𝜃
Simplifying the trigonometry identities. Master the period for the trigonometry function you Know how to use your calculator to find an angle
Trigonometric equations and The domain is open: (−∞ ; ∞) Sine: are dealing with.
general solutions Master that +360°𝑘 is for sine and cosine. Practice exam type questions
Master the periods of different trigonometric functions 𝜃 = 𝜃𝑟𝑒𝑓 + 360°𝑘
Master that +180°𝑘 is for tangent.
and
Determine the reference angle.
𝜃 = (180° − 𝜃𝑟𝑒𝑓 ) + 360°𝑘
State the periods of the trig ratio you are dealing with.
where: 𝑘 ∈ ℤ Restrictions on identities Master how to sketch the graph of original Range: 𝑦 ∈ [−1 ; 1] for sine and cosine
Cosine: trigonometric functions.
𝜃 = 𝜃𝑟𝑒𝑓 + 360°𝑘 Range: 𝑦 ∈ ℝ for tangent.
Transformation of graphs.
Trigonometric formulae Know how to substitute into the correct formula and 1
𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 = 𝑎𝑏 sin 𝐶̂
when to use which one. 2
For which values of 𝒙 will:
For: 𝒚 = 𝒂 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝒃(𝒙 − 𝒑) + 𝒒, 𝒚 = 𝒂 𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝒃(𝒙 − 𝒑) + 𝒒 and 𝒚 = 𝒂 𝐭𝐚𝐧(𝒙 − 𝒑) + 𝒒
𝑓′(𝑥) > 0 Positive gradient 𝑓(𝑥) is increasing
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𝑎: 𝐴𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑑𝑒 = (𝑦𝑚𝑎𝑥 − 𝑦𝑚𝑖𝑛 )
2 𝑓′(𝑥) < 0 Negative gradient 𝑓(𝑥) is decreasing
𝑏: Co-efficient of an angle used to calculate the period.
𝑓(𝑥). 𝑔(𝑥) > 0 Case 1: 𝑓(𝑥) > 0 & 𝑔(𝑥) > 0 Positive product
Effects of 𝒑 and 𝒒 on the graph. Case 2: 𝑓(𝑥) < 0 & 𝑔(𝑥) < 0
𝑝 > 0: the graph moves 𝑝 degrees to the left. 𝑓(𝑥). 𝑔(𝑥) < 0 Case 1: 𝑓(𝑥) < 0 & 𝑔(𝑥) > 0 Negative product
𝑝 < 0: the graph moves 𝑝 degrees to the right. Case 2: 𝑓(𝑥) > 0 & 𝑔(𝑥) < 0
𝑞 > 0: the graph moves 𝑞 units vertically up. 𝑓(𝑥) > 0 𝑦 – values are greater than zero 𝑦 is above the 𝑥 – axis
𝑞 < 0: the graph moves 𝑞 units vertically down. 𝑓(𝑥) < 0 𝑦 – values are less than zero 𝑦 is below the 𝑥 – axis
For: 𝑦 = 𝑎 sin 𝑏𝑥, 𝑦 = 𝑎 cos 𝑏𝑥 and 𝑦 = 𝑎 tan 𝑏𝑥 𝑓′(𝑥) > 0 and 𝑔′(𝑥) > 0 Both gradients are positive Both graphs are increasing
360°
Sine graph and Cosine graph: Period = 𝑏 𝑓′(𝑥) < 0 and 𝑔′(𝑥) < 0 Both gradients are negative Both graphs are decreasing
180°
Tangent graph: Period = 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑔(𝑥) Both graph are equal Both graphs have the same
𝑏
𝑥 – value and the 𝑦 –
value
Scale:
𝑥. 𝑓 ′ (𝑥) > 0 Case 1: 𝑥 × 𝑚 Positive product
With no transformation:
Case 2: −𝑥 × −𝑚 Value of 𝑥 multiplied by
Period the gradient
Sine graph and Cosine graph: 4 𝑥. 𝑓 ′ (𝑥) < 0 Case 1: 𝑥 × −𝑚 Negative product
Tangent graph: 45° Value of 𝑥 multiplied by
Case 2: −𝑥 × 𝑚
the gradient
With transformation:
𝑓(𝑥). 𝑓 ′ (𝑥) > 0 Case 1: 𝑦 × 𝑚 Positive product
Sine graph and Cosine graph: (90° − 𝑝), 𝑝 > 0
Case 2: −𝑦 × −𝑚 Value of 𝑦 multiplied by
(45° − 𝑝), the gradient
Tangent graph: 𝑝>0
𝑓(𝑥). 𝑓 ′ (𝑥) < 0 Case 1: −𝑦 × 𝑚 Negative product
Domain: Always given, it is not the same as the period.
Case 2: 𝑦 × −𝑚 Value of 𝑦 multiplied by
Range: 𝑦𝑚𝑖𝑛 ≤ 𝑦 ≤ 𝑦𝑚𝑎𝑥 , used closed brackets, start with the minimum to maximum value the gradient
Finding the value of an unknown variable: Example 1:
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For one unknown variable: Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = 2 sin 𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥) = sin 𝑥 , 𝑥 ∈ [0° ; 360°]
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Substitute the coordinates of one point lying on the curve into the equation and solve for the
1.1 Sketch the graphs of 𝑓 and 𝑔 on the same set of axes.
variable.
1.2 Write down the amplitude, range domain and period of 𝑓 and 𝑔.
For two unknown variables:
1.3 The graphs are in the form 𝑦 = 𝑎 sin 𝑥:
Substitute the coordinates of two points lying on the curve into the equation separately to have
Compare the amplitudes and range of 𝑓, 𝑔 and 𝑦 = sin 𝑥 and comment on the effect of
two equations. Solve the two equations simultaneously.
𝑎.
Finding the coordinates of the point of intersection:
Example 2:
Point of intersection: a point where graph 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑔(𝑥).
Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = cos 𝑥 + 2 and 𝑔(𝑥) = cos 𝑥 − 1 , 𝑥 ∈ [0° ; 360°]
Equate the two equations
2.1 Sketch the graphs of 𝑓 and 𝑔 on the same set of axes.
Solve simultaneously
2.2 Write down the amplitude, range domain and period of 𝑓 and 𝑔.
Substitute with integers for the size of an angle.
2.3 The graphs are in the form 𝑦 = cos 𝑥 + 𝑞:
Compare the amplitudes and range of 𝑓, 𝑔 and 𝑦 = cos 𝑥 and comment on the effect of
Co-functions can be used in the case of Sine and Cosine.
𝑞.
Example 3:
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Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = 2 tan 𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 2 tan 𝑥 , 𝑥 ∈ [0° ; 360°]
3.2 If there is a point with coordinates (45° ; 𝑎), in the graphs of 𝑓, 𝑔 and 𝑦 = tan 𝑥,
Write down the value of 𝑎 in the graphs of 𝑓, 𝑔 and 𝑦 = tan 𝑥.
Example 4:
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Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = sin 2𝑥, ℎ(𝑥) = sin 4𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥) = sin 2 𝑥 , 𝑥 ∈ [0° ; 360°]
1.2 Sketch the graphs of 𝑓 and 𝑔 on the same system of axes for 𝑥 ∈ [−90°; 180°]. 4.5 Write down the equations of the asymptotes of g(𝑥 − 25°), where 𝑥 ∈ [−90°; 90°]. (2)
Clearly show ALL intercepts with the axes, points of intersection as well as [22]
turning points. (6)
Activity 5
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1.3 Write down the period of 𝑔 (2 𝑥). (1)
The sketch below shows the graphs of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑞 + cos 𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥) = sin 𝑝𝑥 for
1.4 Determine ℎ if ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥 − 45°) − 1. (2) 𝑥 ∈ [−180°; 180°].
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Activity 2
Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = sin(𝑥 − 30°) and 𝑔(𝑥) = cos 3𝑥 𝑥 ∈ [−90°; 90°].
2.1 Write down the period of 𝑔. (1)
2.2 Draw the sketch graphs of 𝑓 and 𝑔 on the same system of axes for
𝑥 ∈ [−90°; 90°]. Clearly show ALL intercepts with the axes, points of intersection
as well as turning points and end points of both curves. (6)
2.3 Use the graphs to determine the value(s) of 𝑥 for 𝑥 ∈ [−90°; 90°], where:
2.3.1 𝑓(𝑥) > 𝑔(𝑥) (2)
2.3.2 𝑓(𝑥). 𝑔(𝑥) > 0 (2)
2.4 Determine the range of ℎ(𝑥) = 2𝑓(𝑥) − 1. (2)
5.1 Write down the values of 𝑝 and 𝑞. (2)
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5.2 Write down the range of 𝑓. (1)
Activity 3
5.3 Use the graphs to answer the following:
Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = 1 + sin 𝑥 and g(𝑥) = cos 2𝑥
5.3.1 Explain how you would solve the equation (2 sin 𝑥 − 1) cos 𝑥 = 1. (2)
3.1 Calculate the points of intersection of the graphs of 𝑓 and g for 𝑥 ∈ [180°; 360°]. (7)
5.3.2 Give ONE solution to the equation in Activity 5.3.1. (1)
3.2 Draw sketch graphs of 𝑓 and g for 𝑥 ∈ [180°; 360°] on the same system of axes
on the DIGRAM SHEET. (4) [6]
3.3 For which values of 𝑥 will 𝑓(𝑥) ≤ g(𝑥) for 𝑥 ∈ [180°; 360°]. (3)
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Activity 6 Activity 7
Sketched below are the graphs of the function 𝑓(𝑥) = tan(𝑥 − 45°) and g(𝑥) = 3 sin 𝑥 for The graphs of the functions 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎 tan 𝑥 and g(𝑥) = 𝑏 cos 𝑥 for 0° ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 270° are shown in
the diagram below. The point (225°; 2) lies on 𝑓. The graphs intersect at points P and Q.
𝑥 ∈ [−180°; 180°].
1.2 𝑓(𝑥) = cos 2𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥) = sin(𝑥 + 60°) for 𝑥 ∈ [−90° ; 180°]
𝑦
0,5
𝑥
−75° −60° −45° −30° −15° 15° 30° 45° 60° 75° 90° 105° 120° 135° 150° 165° 180°
−90°
−0,5
−1
1 2
0,5 1
𝑥 𝑥
−75° −60° −45° −30° −15° 15° 30° 45° 60° 75° 90° 105° 120° 135° 150° 165° 180° −90° −75° −60° −45° −30° −15° 15° 30° 45° 60° 75° 90° 105° 120° 135° 150° 165° 180°
−90°
−0,5 −1
−1 −2
4.1 𝑓(𝑥) = 2 cos 𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥) = tan 2𝑥 for 𝑥 ∈ [−90° ; 90°] 8.3 𝑔(𝑥) = cos(𝑥 − 30°) for 𝑥 ∈ [−180° ; 180°]
𝑦
𝑦
2 2
1 1
𝑥 𝑥
−90° −75° −60° −45° −30° −15° 15° 30° 45° 60° 75° 90° 105° 120° 135° 150° 165° 180° −180° −135° −90° −45° 45° 90° 135° 180°
−1 −1
−2 −2
9.4 𝑓(𝑥) = 3 cos 𝑥 for 𝑥 ∈ [−90° ; 180°]
𝑦
3
𝑥
−75° −60° −45° −30° −15° 15° 30° 45° 60° 75° 90° 105° 120° 135° 150° 165° 180°
−90°
−1
−2
−3