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Trigonometry (P3) Topic Review summary

Self-review trigonometry for P3: identities and equations at this Pure depth.

Files: Topic-Review-P3-Trigonometry.pdf · Topic-Review-P3-Trigonometry-Answers.pdf · free public downloads · diagrams in the PDFs

Key learning points

  • Exact values for standard angles in degrees/radians.
  • Solve equations on a given interval with all solutions.
  • Identities including Pythagorean and reciprocal relations.
  • Radians applications (arc/sector) when on the syllabus.
  • Compound/double-angle where the module requires them.

Worked example 1 — Solve

costheta=frac12\\cos\\theta=\\frac12 in [0,2pi)[0,2\\pi).

Working

theta=fracpi3,frac5pi3\\theta=\\frac{\\pi}{3},\\frac{5\\pi}{3}

Two solutions in a full turn.

Worked example 2 — Identity

1+tan2theta1+\\tan^2\\theta.

Working

sec2theta\\sec^2\\theta

Pythagorean identity.

Worked example 3 — Exact values for standard angles in degree

Apply this idea from the Topic Review: Exact values for standard angles in degrees/radians.

Working

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Attempt without notes, then check the answers PDF.

Worked example 4 — Solve equations on a given interval with a

Apply this idea from the Topic Review: Solve equations on a given interval with all solutions.

Working

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Attempt without notes, then check the answers PDF.

Scaffolded Learning Sheet and answers (PDFs)

This page is a short, searchable overview for revision and search engines. Use the Scaffolded Learning Sheet first, then the Answers PDF for a full written solution. The printable PDFs remain the main classroom resource.

Trigonometry (P3) Topic Review summary — worksheet & answers PDF