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1.8.7 Solving trigonometric equations

How can you identify whether an interval uses radians or degrees?

A

π\piπ indicates radians; a degree symbol indicates degrees.

B

Only values in [−1,1][-1,1][−1,1].

C

Over one full turn, cos⁡x=cos⁡α\cos x=\cos\alphacosx=cosα gives x=αx=\alphax=α or x=2π−α\boxed{x=2\pi-\alpha}x=2π−α​.

D

The solutions of tan⁡x=tan⁡α\tan x=\tan\alphatanx=tanα repeat according to x=α+nπ\boxed{x=\alpha+n\pi}x=α+nπ​, where nnn is an integer.

1.8.7 Solving trigonometric equations Flashcards

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Flashcards for AQA A Level Maths 1.8.7 Solving trigonometric equations, covering the key formulae, methods and definitions you need to recall for Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3. 20 cards, matched to the AQA A Level Maths (7357) specification. Recall questions account for roughly 50% of marks at A Level Maths, so these target the marks you can secure before the paper starts.