Pre-Calculus - Solving Trigonometric Equations, Sum and difference formulas, and Multiple-Angle and Product-to-Sum Formulas

Solving Trigonometric Equations, Sum and difference formulas, and Multiple-Angle and Product-to-Sum Formulas

Topic Review on "Title":

Trigonometric equation:

An equation consisting of trigonometric functions.

Solutions of trigonometric equations:

he values of x where the trigonometric equations are defined within the domain of the trigonometric functions.

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"Title" Tutorial Summary :

Solving trigonometric equations is discussed in this tutorial with the aid of examples. Using trigonometric identities from this previous tutorial a trigonometric equation can be simplified. The properties of the trigonometric functions are used in the solving process of trigonometric equations.

Specific cases of trigonometric equations such as the homogenous equations are shown in the examples and solved with the use of trigonometric identities. Strategies to solve a trigonometric equation use algebra and specified trigonometry principles

Tutorial Features:

Specific Tutorial Features:

• Step by step solving of trigonometric equations.
• Typical examples of trigonometric equations.

Series Features:
• Concept map showing inter-connections of new concepts in this tutorial and those previously introduced.
• Definition slides introduce terms as they are needed.
• Visual representation of concepts
• Animated examples—worked out step by step
• A concise summary is given at the conclusion of the tutorial.

"Title" Topic List:

Definition of a trigonometric equation
Solving trigonometric equations
          Type sin x=a
          Type cos x=a
          Type tan x= a
          Type sin x=sin a 
          Type cos x= cos a
          Type tan x =tan a
          Type a cosx +b sin x=c

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