Trigonometric Functions Revision Booklet
Trigonometric Functions Revision Booklet
Mathematics
CAPS Syllabus
Trigonometry
Trigonometric Functions
Thulani Mjikwa
sin(90° − 𝜃) = + cos 𝜃
sin(90° + 𝜃) = + cos 𝜃
cos(90° − 𝜃) = + sin 𝜃
cos(90° + 𝜃) = −sin 𝜃
sin(−𝜃) = − sin 𝜃
cos(−𝜃) = + cos 𝜃
tan(−𝜃) = − tan 𝜃
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Identities Square identity 𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝜃 + 𝑐𝑜𝑠 2 𝜃 = 1
30°; 45°; 60° and 90° Leave your answer in surd form.
Use an equilateral triangle to construct and design Practice exam type questions.
special angles.
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Trigonometric equations without Master the Pythagoras’ theorem
using a calculator
Trigonometric ratios.
𝑂𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑒
sin 𝜃 =
𝐻𝑦𝑝𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑢𝑠𝑒
𝐴𝑑𝑗𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡
cos 𝜃 =
𝐻𝑦𝑝𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑢𝑠𝑒
𝑂𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑒
tan 𝜃 =
𝐴𝑑𝑗𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡
Application of Pythagoras’ theorem Determine: sin 𝜃, cos 𝜃 or tan 𝜃
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Master the Pythagoras’ theorem and trigonometric Practice exam type questions.
ratios.
cos 2𝜃 = 2𝑐𝑜𝑠 2 𝜃 − 1
cos 2𝜃 = 1 − 2𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝜃
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Angles that are multiplied by 2. Show that
Prove that
Master simplification of compound angles. Practice exam type questions.
and
where: 𝑘 ∈ ℤ
Cosine:
𝜃 = 𝜃𝑟𝑒𝑓 + 360°𝑘
and
where: 𝑘 ∈ ℤ
Tangent:
𝜃 = 𝜃𝑟𝑒𝑓 + 180°𝑘
where: 𝑘 ∈ ℤ
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Solution of trigonometry equations without domain General solution
given.
Master the period for the trigonometry function you Know how to use your calculator to find an angle
are dealing with.
Master that +360°𝑘 is for sine and cosine. Practice exam type questions
State the periods of the trig ratio you are dealing with.
Restrictions on identities Master how to sketch the graph of original Range: 𝑦 ∈ [−1 ; 1] for sine and cosine
trigonometric functions.
Range: 𝑦 ∈ ℝ for tangent.
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Master the domain and range for different Practice exam type questions
trigonometry functions.
sin 𝜃
√tan 𝜃, tan 𝜃 ≥ 0 and , cos 𝜃 ≠ 0
cos 𝜃
Master the range and domain of trigonometric Practice exam type questions
functions.
Frequency
Be always in the know of the domain and range of the Practice exam type questions.
trig graphs.
Know how to sketch a graph.
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Transformation of graphs.
Trigonometric formulae Know how to substitute into the correct formula and 1
when to use which one. 𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 = 𝑎𝑏 sin 𝐶̂
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𝑎2 = 𝑏 2 + 𝑐 2 − 2𝑏𝑐 cos 𝐴̂
Area rule is for the area of a non-right-angled triangle. Area
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For: 𝒚 = 𝒂 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝒃(𝒙 − 𝒑) + 𝒒, 𝒚 = 𝒂 𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝒃(𝒙 − 𝒑) + 𝒒 and 𝒚 = 𝒂 𝐭𝐚𝐧(𝒙 − 𝒑) + 𝒒
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𝑎: 𝐴𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑑𝑒 = 2 (𝑦𝑚𝑎𝑥 − 𝑦𝑚𝑖𝑛 )
Period:
360°
Sine graph and Cosine graph: Period = 𝑏
180°
Tangent graph: Period = 𝑏
Scale:
With no transformation:
Period
Sine graph and Cosine graph: 4
With transformation:
Range: 𝑦𝑚𝑖𝑛 ≤ 𝑦 ≤ 𝑦𝑚𝑎𝑥 , used closed brackets, start with the minimum to maximum value
For which values of 𝒙 will:
𝑓(𝑥). 𝑔(𝑥) > 0 Case 1: 𝑓(𝑥) > 0 & 𝑔(𝑥) > 0 Positive product
𝑓(𝑥). 𝑔(𝑥) < 0 Case 1: 𝑓(𝑥) < 0 & 𝑔(𝑥) > 0 Negative product
𝑓(𝑥) > 0 𝑦 – values are greater than zero 𝑦 is above the 𝑥 – axis
𝑓(𝑥) < 0 𝑦 – values are less than zero 𝑦 is below the 𝑥 – axis
𝑓′(𝑥) > 0 and 𝑔′(𝑥) > 0 Both gradients are positive Both graphs are increasing
𝑓′(𝑥) < 0 and 𝑔′(𝑥) < 0 Both gradients are negative Both graphs are decreasing
𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑔(𝑥) Both graph are equal Both graphs have the same
𝑥 – value and the 𝑦 –
value
𝑥. 𝑓 ′ (𝑥) > 0 Case 1: 𝑥 × 𝑚 Positive product
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Finding the value of an unknown variable:
Substitute the coordinates of one point lying on the curve into the equation and solve for the
variable.
Substitute the coordinates of two points lying on the curve into the equation separately to have
two equations. Solve the two equations simultaneously.
Solve simultaneously
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Example 1:
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Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = 2 sin 𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 2 sin 𝑥 , 𝑥 ∈ [0° ; 360°]
1.2 Write down the amplitude, range domain and period of 𝑓 and 𝑔.
Example 2:
2.2 Write down the amplitude, range domain and period of 𝑓 and 𝑔.
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.
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Example 4:
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Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = sin 2𝑥, ℎ(𝑥) = sin 4𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥) = sin 2 𝑥 , 𝑥 ∈ [0° ; 360°]
Example 5:
Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = cos(𝑥 − 60°), ℎ(𝑥) = cos(𝑥 + 30°) and 𝑔(𝑥) = sin(𝑥 − 90°) ,
𝑥 ∈ [0° ; 360°].
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Activity 1
Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = cos 2𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥) = sin(𝑥 + 60°) for 𝑥 ∈ [−90°; 180°].
1.1 Solve for 𝑥 if 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑔(𝑥) and 𝑥 ∈ [−90°; 180°]. (5)
1.2 Sketch the graphs of 𝑓 and 𝑔 on the same system of axes for 𝑥 ∈ [−90°; 180°].
Clearly show ALL intercepts with the axes, points of intersection as well as
turning points. (6)
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1.3 Write down the period of 𝑔 (2 𝑥). (1)
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Activity 4
Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = 2 cos 𝑥 and g(𝑥) = tan 2𝑥
4.1 Sketch the graphs of 𝑓 and g on the same system of axes on DIAGRAM SHEET,
for 𝑥 ∈ [−90°; 90°]. (6)
4.2 Solve for 𝑥 if 2 cos 𝑥 = tan 2𝑥 and 𝑥 ∈ [−90°; 90°]. Show ALL working details. (8)
4.3 Use the graph to solve for 𝑥: 2 cos 𝑥 tan 2𝑥 > 0. (4)
𝑥
4.4 Write down the period of 𝑓 ( ). (2)
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4.5 Write down the equations of the asymptotes of g(𝑥 − 25°), where 𝑥 ∈ [−90°; 90°]. (2)
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Activity 5
The sketch below shows the graphs of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑞 + cos 𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥) = sin 𝑝𝑥 for
𝑥 ∈ [−180°; 180°].
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Activity 6
Sketched below are the graphs of the function 𝑓(𝑥) = tan(𝑥 − 45°) and g(𝑥) = 3 sin 𝑥 for
𝑥 ∈ [−180°; 180°].
6.1 Write down the equations of the asymptotes of 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) for 𝑥 ∈ [−90°; 180°]. (2)
6.2 Describe the transformation for graph of 𝑓 to ℎ if ℎ(𝑥) = tan(45° − 𝑥). (2)
6.3 The period of g is reduced to 180° and the amplitude and 𝑦-intercept remain the
same. Write down the equation of the resulting function. (2)
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Activity 7
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.
7.4 Show that, if the 𝑥-coordinate of P is 𝜃, then the 𝑥-coordinate of Q is (180° − 𝜃). (4)
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Activity 8
The graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = −2 sin 𝑥 is drawn below.
8.3 Draw the graph of 𝑔(𝑥) = cos(𝑥 − 30°) for 𝑥 ∈ [−180°; 180°] on
DIAGRAM SHEET. (3)
8.4 Use the graph to determine the number of solutions for −2 sin 𝑥 = cos(𝑥 − 30°),
𝑥 ∈ [−180°; 180°]. (1)
8.5 For which values of 𝑥 is g(𝑥) ≥ 0? (2)
8.6 For which values of 𝑥 is 𝑓′(𝑥) < 0 and g′(𝑥) > 0? (3)
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Activity 9
the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = sin 3𝑥 is drawn below for 𝑥 ∈ [−90°; 180°]
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Activity 10
The graphs of 𝑓(𝑥) = sin(𝑥 + 30°) and g(𝑥) = −2 cos 𝑥 for −90° ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 180° are given
below. The graphs intersect and point P AND point Q.
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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
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2.2 𝑓(𝑥) = sin(𝑥 − 30°) and 𝑔(𝑥) = cos 3𝑥 for 𝑥 ∈ [−90° ; 90°]
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
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3.2 𝑓(𝑥) = 1 + sin 𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥) = cos 2𝑥 for 𝑥 ∈ [180° ; 360°]
𝑦
𝑥
−90° −75° −60° −45° −30° −15° 15° 30° 45° 60° 75° 90° 105° 120° 135° 150° 165° 180°
−1
−2
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4.1 𝑓(𝑥) = 2 cos 𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥) = tan 2𝑥 for 𝑥 ∈ [−90° ; 90°]
𝑦
𝑥
−90° −75° −60° −45° −30° −15° 15° 30° 45° 60° 75° 90° 105° 120° 135° 150° 165° 180°
−1
−2
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8.3 𝑔(𝑥) = cos(𝑥 − 30°) for 𝑥 ∈ [−180° ; 180°]
𝑥
−180° −135° −90° −45° 45° 90° 135° 180°
−1
−2
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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
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