Make a 2D triangle first
Make a 2D triangle first

In 3D questions, the formulas are the same as in 2D right-angled triangles. The main skill is spotting which flat triangle you need inside the solid.
Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel IGCSE Maths 3d Pythagoras and Trigonometry. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Build confidence with the shared Foundation-tier content first, since roughly 40% of Higher-tier marks are targeted at the grades 4–5 boundary that both tiers have in common.