Trigonometric Functions and Periodic Motion · Geometry and Trigonometry

Trigonometric Identities

Proving and applying algebraic identities to simplify complex trigonometric expressions and solve equations.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the Pythagorean identity link geometry to algebraic trigonometry?
  2. 2Why is it useful to express a trigonometric product as a sum or difference?
  3. 3In what ways do identities help us solve equations that appear unsolvable at first glance?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9MFM11
Year: Year 12
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Trigonometric Functions and Periodic Motion
Period: Geometry and Trigonometry

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