IB Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches AA_SL_3.

8_trig_eqns1_v1

Trigonometric equations 1 (exercise set)

Syllabus content: (SL 3.5) Definition of sinx and cosx in terms of the unit circle; definition of tanx as sinx /cosx;
exact values of trig ratios of and their multiples. (SL 3.6) Pythagorean identity
double angle identities for sine and cosine; the relationship between trigonometric ratios. (SL 3.8) Solving trig
equations in a finite interval, both graphically and analytically; quadratic equations in sinx, cosx, or tanx.

[worked solutions / answers attached]

Part I: No calculator for 1-7. Solve for x exactly (in radians) for the stated solution interval.

1. Find the solution(s) to the equation for .

2. Find the solution(s) to the equation for .

3. Solve for .

4. Solve the equation for .

5. Solve the equation for x in the interval .

6. Solve for .

7. Solve for .

Part II: Calculator allowed for 8-10. Solve for x (in radians) for the stated solution interval. Find
exact solutions when possible, otherwise give solutions to three significant figures.

8. for .

9. for .

10. 2sin x = cos 2 x for

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