11 HL: Solving Trigonometric Equations

Yesterday we discussed finding the general solution to a simple trigonometric equation. Try each of the questions below before our next class.

  1. Explain how the image shown below illustrates one of the results we discussed in the last class.
    Hint
    Two points are shown on the circumference of the unit circle. Colour one red, and the other blue.
  2. Find the general solution to the equation \(\cos \theta = \frac{1}{2}\), expressing your answers as exact values.
  3. Find the general solution to the equation \(2\sin^2\theta -5\sin \theta = -2\).

11 HL: Introduction to Radians

Tomorrow we have our test, but before our next class (on Tuesday next week) complete the following questions (out of the blue book).

Exercise 8A 1abcdghim, 2abc, 3abcdfgh, 4abc
Exercise 8B 1, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13