IB SL Math Year 10 - Trigonometry & Geometry Revision Notes
1. Trigonometry (Triangles)
SOH CAH TOA: sin = opp/hyp, cos = adj/hyp, tan = opp/adj
Cosine Rule: a² = b² + c² - 2bc cos A
Sine Rule: a/sinA = b/sinB = c/sinC
Area: 1/2 ab sin C
tan θ = height / distance
2. Trigonometric Graphs
y = a sin(bx) + c or y = a cos(bx) + c
Amplitude = |a|
Period = 360 / b
Midline = c
Max = c + a, Min = c - a
3. Straight Line Graphs
Gradient m = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)
Equation: y = mx + c
Angle: tan θ = m
4. Geometry
Triangle angles sum = 180°
Midpoint = ((x1+x2)/2, (y1+y2)/2)
5. Area & Perimeter
Triangle Area = 1/2 ab sin C
Perimeter = sum of all sides
6. Key Exam Tips
Always set calculator to DEG mode
Draw diagram for word problems
Use correct formula (cosine vs sine rule)
Round answers properly