Year 10
Core

Solve basic trigonometry equations

Year 10
Core

Solve basic trigonometry equations

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will use a calculator to work out values of angles by rearranging trigonometric equations relating to sides and angles and using inverse trigonometric functions.

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3 Questions

Q1.
If b is the base, identify the perpendicular height of this triangle.
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s
Correct answer: t
u
Q2.
Find the perpendicular height of the triangle.
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0.0333… cm
1 cm
Correct answer: 7.5 cm
Q3.
Find the perpendicular height of the triangle. Give your answer to one decimal place.
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5.9 cm
Correct answer: 7.2 cm
8 cm

3 Questions

Q1.
Use your calculator find the value of cos(56) to 3 decimal places.
Correct answer: 0.559
0.560
0.829
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Q2.
Use your calculator find the value of tan(89) to 3 decimal places.
1.000
Correct answer: 57.290
Error
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Q3.
3. Use your calculator to work out the size of sinѲ = 0.21 . Give your answer to one decimal place.
Correct answer: 12.1 degrees
21.0 degrees
Error
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