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Trigonometric equations mc-TY-trigeqn-2009-1 In this unit we consider the solution of trigonometric equations. The strategy we adopt is to find one solution using knowledge of commonly occuring angles, and then use the symmetries in the graphs of the trigonometric functions to deduce additional solutions. Familiarity with the graphs of these functions is essential. In order to master the techniques explained here it is vital that you undertake the practice exercises provided. After reading this text, and/or viewing the video tutorial on this topic, you should be able to: • find solutions of trigonometric equations • use trigonometric identities in the solution of trigonometric equations Contents 1. Introduction 2 2. Some special angles and their trigonometric ratios 2 3. Some simple trigonometric equations 2 4. Using identities in the solution of equations 8 5. Some examples where the interval is given in radians 10 c www.mathcentre.ac.uk 1 mathcentre 2009 1. Introduction This unit looks at the solution of trigonometric equations. In order to solve these equations we shall make extensive use of the graphs of the functions sine, cosine and tangent. The symmetries which are apparent in these graphs, and their periodicities are particularly important as we shall see. 2. Some special angles and their trigonometric ratios. In the examples which follow a number of angles and their trigonometric ratios are used frequently. We list these angles and their sines, cosines and tangen