Trigonometry - Verifying Trigonometric Identities

Verifying Trigonometric Identities

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Reciprocal identities and quotient identities
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Pythagorean identities:

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Co-function identities:

, and .

Double angle identities:

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Power reducing and half angle formulas:

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"Title" Tutorial Summary :

This tutorial shows how to verify trigonometric identities and their use in trigonometric expressions. Examples are used to show a deeper understanding of the verification techniques for trigonometric expressions.

The verification of trigonometric identities would not be possible simplification techniques were not used. Being able to use algebra reducing skills is important when verifying trigonometric identities.

Tutorial Features:

Specific Tutorial Features:
• The various trigonometric formulas are shown in the examples.
• Step by step examples are used to verify and reduce simple trigonometric expressions.

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:

Verifying identities
       Using identities to simplify and verify trigonometric expressions

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