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Module 3 - Trigonometry

This document is a learning module for MAT 111, focusing on trigonometry and its applications in various fields. It covers key concepts such as trigonometric functions, identities, equations, and graphs, along with practical examples and exercises. By the end of the module, students should be able to identify and apply trigonometric functions, solve equations, and interpret graphs related to trigonometry.

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Module 3 - Trigonometry

This document is a learning module for MAT 111, focusing on trigonometry and its applications in various fields. It covers key concepts such as trigonometric functions, identities, equations, and graphs, along with practical examples and exercises. By the end of the module, students should be able to identify and apply trigonometric functions, solve equations, and interpret graphs related to trigonometry.

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MAT 111

LEARNING

MODULE 3

1+ −3
Trigonometry ρ :=
2

The Open University of Kenya

Developed by: Michael Obiero


Programme Title Bachelor of Data Science

Course Title MAT 111 -

Learning Module number Module 3

Learning module title Trigonometry

Module Developer Michael Obiero


LEARNING MODULE 3 MAT 111 -

® Module Description

In the previous lesson on ”Relations and functions” we defined and looked at examples of
functions. Some of the most important functions with wide applications in engineering, com-
puting, finance e.t.c. are trigonometric functions. Trigonometric functions are used to model
many phenomena, including sound waves, vibrations of strings, alternating electrical current,
and the motion of pendulums, motion of objects, population dynamics. In fact, almost any
repetitive, or cyclical, motion can be modeled by some combination of trigonometric functions.
In this lesson,you will be introduced to trigonometric functions like sin(x), cos(x), tan(x) from
the right angled triangle their use in calculating angles and lengths. You will then be in-
troduced to trigonometric identities and their applications in solving trigonometric equations.
Lastly, you will learn about graphs and periods of trigonometric functions, and shifted graphs
of sine and cosine functions.
In this module, you will be introduced to the following concepts:
• trigonometric functions from a right angled triangle,
• Calculation of angles and lengths using trigonometric functions,
• trigonometric identities and their applications,
• solving equations involving trigonometric functions,
• graphs of trigonometric functions,
• shifted trigonometric functions and their graphs.

Expectations

This module seeks to enable learning about:


1. trigonometric functions from a right angled triangle.
2. equations involving trigonometric identities.
3. lengths of objects and angles using trigonometric functions.
4. graphs of trigonometric and shifted trigonometric functions.

Module Learning Outcomes


By the end of this module, you should be able to:
1. identify trigonometric functions from a right angled triangle.
2. solve equations involving trigonometric identities.
3. calculate lengths of objects and angles using trigonometric functions.
4. describe graphs of trigonometric and shifted trigonometric functions.

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LEARNING MODULE 3 MAT 111 -

WARM UP

Hello and welcome, you are now at the first part of


this module. Your first task is to measure your prior
knowledge and the concepts to be mastered by solv-
ing the given problems.

1. Computational questions
Given the right angled triangle below
B
β
a
c

α
C A
b
(a) if a = 25 and b = 7 give the values of

i. sin(α), iii. tan(α),


ii. cos(β), iv. the angles α and β.

(b) if cos(β) = 0.75 and b = 6 give the values of

i. sin(α), iv. the angle α and β,


ii. cos(β), v. the lengths a and c.
iii. tan(α),

(c) Suppose sin(α) = cos(β) = 0.8, what are the possible integer values for a, b, c?

2. True or False
The following statements are either TRUE or FALSE. Identify which are true and which
are false.
(a) sin(x)2 + cos(x)2 = 1,
(b) sin(2x) = 2 sin(x),
(c) cos(2x) = cos(x)2 − sin(x)2 ,
sin(x)
(d) tan(x) = .
cos(x)

RECAP

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In the previous lesson on ”Relations and functions” we defined and looked at examples of
functions. A function has a domain, and a range of output values. Trigonometric functions are
some of the most common functions studied and they are in general not injective nor surjective,
but periodic. For example if n ∈ Z is an integer,

sin(θ + nπ) = sin(θ),

cos(θ + nπ) = cos(θ).

A function f(x) is said to be an odd function if f(−x) = −f(x). As an example

sin(−θ) = − sin(θ).

On the other hand, a function f(x) is said to be an even function if f(−x) = f(x). As an
example
sin(−θ) = − sin(θ).
Even functions are symmetric about the y-axis.

sin(x) cos(x)

−2π −π π 2π

−1

See the graph of cos(x) in blue below and its symmetry about the y-axis.

sin(θ)
Since tan(θ) = is the ratio of an odd function and an odd function, it is an odd function.
cos(θ)

SHORT PRE-RECORDED VIDEO LECTURE(S)

Self Pre-recorded Video 1


A video following the lesson on trigonometric functions from the
right angled triangles. Introduce sin(x), cos(x) and tan(x) from
the sides and angles of a right angled triangle. Introduce the con-

l vention of degrees and radians for measuring angles and how to


convert from one convention to the other. The video should also
cover calculations of lengths and angles in real life contexts: That
is angles of elevation, angles of depression and length measure-
ments.

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LEARNING MODULE 3 MAT 111 -

Right angle triangles and trigonometric ratios

Trigonometry means “measurement of triangles.” Consider its parts: tri means “three,” gon
means “angle,” and metry means “measure.” Thus, in trigonometry we study the measure-
ment of triangles. The following ratios relate the sides and acute angles of a right triangle:

B
β
a
c

α
C A
b

1. Tangent ratio: The tangent (abbreviated “tan”) of an acute angle equals the length of
the leg opposite the angle divided by the length of the leg adjacent to the angle. So
c b
tan(α) = and tan(β) = .
b c
2. Sine ratio: The sine (abbreviated “sin”) of an acute angle equals the length of the leg
opposite the angle divided by the length of the leg of the hypotenuse. So
c b
sin(α) = and sin(β) = .
a a
3. Cosine ratio: The cosine (abbreviated “cos”) of an acute angle equals the length of the
leg adjacent to the angle divided by the length of the hypotenuse. So
b c
cos(α) = and cos(β) = .
a a
Notice that for the right angled triangle,
1
sin(α) = cos(β), sin(β) = cos(α) and tan(α) = .
tan(β)

Some of the most common values of trigonometric ratios are;

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θ (radians) θ (degrees) sin(θ) cos(θ) tan(θ)


0 0◦ 0 1 0
√ √
π ◦ 1 3 3
30
6 2 2 3
√ √
π 2 2
45◦ 1
4 2 2

π 3 1 √
60◦ 3
3 2 2
π
90◦ 1 0 undefined
2

2π 3 1 √
120◦ − − 3
3 2 2
√ √
3π 2 2
135◦ − -1
4 2 2
√ √
5π ◦ 1 3 3
150 − −
6 2 2 3

π 180◦ 0 -1 0

In the table, we have presented the angles in two different forms: π radians and in degrees.
To convert x◦ into radians, we use the fact that 180◦ = π rad. So
x◦
x◦ = π rad
180◦
Similarly, to convert from yπ rad to degrees, we use the fact that 180◦ = π rad so that

180◦
yπ rad = yπ × .
π
For more reading on the three trigonometric functions and conversion of angles from degrees
to radians and vice versa, read in [2, Trigonometric functions].
Given information about one angle in a right angle triangle, and the length of one of the sides,
we can use trigonometric ratios to calculate the lengths of the other sides. For example

į Example 1:
Evaluate the lengths of the triangle shown below.

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60◦
m
20 x

C 30◦ A
y

- Solution
x
Recall that sin(30◦ ) = from which we get
20m
x = 20m × sin(30◦ ) = 10m
y
Similarly cos(30◦ ) = from which we get
20

y = 20m × cos(30◦ ) = 10 3m.
y
These calculations can be verified by using the ratios sin(60◦ ) =
20
x
and cos(60◦ ) = .
20

Angles of elevation and depression

Here are some definitions that are involved in observed-angle problems:


• The line of sight is the line from the eye of the observer to the object sighted.
• A horizontal line is a line that is parallel to the surface of on which the observer is standing.
• An angle of elevation (or depression) is an angle formed by a horizontal line and a line of
sight above (or below) the horizontal line and in the same vertical plane.

į Example 2:
1. Sighting to the top of a building, Otieno found the angle of elevation to measure
25◦ . The ground is level. The transit is 1.5 m above the ground and 70 m from
the building. Find the height of the building to the nearest meter.
2. If the angle of elevation of the sun at a certain time measures 45◦ , find to the
nearest meter the height of a tree whose shadow is 9 m long.

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- Solution
1. Let x be the part of the building above the transit. Then
x
tan(25◦ ) = This implies that x = 70 m × tan(25◦ ) =
70 m
32.64 m. The height of the building is x + 1.5 = 34.14 m and to
the nearest meter, the height is 34m.
h
2. Let h be the height of the tree. Then tan(45◦ ) = . This

9m
implies that h = 9 m × tan(45 ) = 9m.

zComprehension Question 1
1. Convert the following angles to degrees;

7π π
(a) , (c) ,
4 9
5π 5π
(b) , (d) .
2 9

2. Convert the following angles to radians

(a) 75◦ , (c) 245◦ ,


(b) 35◦ , (d) 175◦ .

3. Calculate the lengths in the triangle below


B

y 75◦
15 ft

C 15◦ A
x
4. A road is to be constructed so that it will rise 9 m for each 1500 m of horizontal
distance. Find the measure of the angle of rise to the nearest degree, and the
length of road to the nearest meter for each 1500 m of horizontal distance.
5. Standing at the top of a lighthouse 70 m high, a lighthouse keeper sighted both
an airplane and a ship directly beneath the plane. The angle of elevation of the
plane measured 25◦ the angle of depression of the ship measured 32◦ . Find
(a) the distance d of the boat from the foot of the lighthouse,
(b) the height of the plane above the water.

SHORT PRE-RECORDED VIDEO LECTURE(S)

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Self Pre-recorded Video 2

l A video following the lesson on trigonometric identities, sum and


angle formulas and solving trigonometric equations.

Reciprocal trigonometric identities

These can be defined in terms of sin(θ) and cos(θ) as follows;


sin(θ)
1. tan(θ) = ,
cos(θ)
1 cos(θ)
2. cot(θ) = = ,
tan(θ) sin(θ)
1
3. csc(θ) = ,
sin(θ)
1
4. sec(θ) = .
cos(θ)

Pythagorean trigonometric identities

These are related to the right angle triangle.


B
β
z
x

C θ A
y

In the triangle above, we can write x = z·sin(θ) and y = z·cos(θ) . Applying the Pythagoras
theorem for right angled triangles
x2 + y2 = z2 ,
we obtain
(z · sin(θ))2 + (z · cos(θ))2 = z2 · (sin(θ))2 + z2 · (cos(θ))2
( )
= z2 · sin2 (θ) + cos2 (θ)
= z2
The last line follows from Pythagoras theorem. This implies that
sin2 (θ) + cos2 (θ) = 1. (1)
Dividing through equation (1) above by sin2 (θ), we obtain the identity
1 + cot2 (θ) = csc2 (θ), (2)
and dividing through equation (1) above by cos2 (θ), we obtain the identity
tan2 (θ) + 1 = sec2 (θ). (3)

Equations (1), (2) and (3) give the three Pythagoras identities for Trigonometric functions. Now
we can use these identities to give the double angle formulas for Trigonometric functions.

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LEARNING MODULE 3 MAT 111 -

Addition and subtraction formulas, and Double angle formulas

These are formulas that relate the sine and cosine of a sum of two angles. They are

sin(α + β) = sin(α) cos(β) + sin(β) cos(α), (4)


sin(α − β) = sin(α) cos(β) − sin(β) cos(α)

į Example 3:
Use the sum and difference identities to evaluate the difference of the angles and
show that part a equals part b.
(a) sin(45◦ − 30◦ ),
(b) sin(135◦ − 120◦ ),

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LEARNING MODULE 3 MAT 111 -

- Solution
(a) We will use the identity

sin(α − β) = sin(α) cos(β) − sin(β) cos(α)

sin(45◦ − 30◦ ) = sin(45◦ ) cos(30◦ ) − sin(30◦ ) cos(45◦ ).


From the table √ of trigonometric√values for angles√ above,
2 3 2
sin(45◦ ) = , cos(30◦ ) = , cos(45◦ ) = , and
2 2 2
1
sin(30◦ ) = .
2
Now we can substitute these values into the equation and sim-
plify. That is
√ (√ ) √ ( )
◦ ◦ 2 3 2 1
sin(45 − 30 ) = −
2 2 2 2
√ √
6− 2
=
4
(b) Similarly

sin(135◦ −120◦ ) = sin(135◦ ) cos(120◦ )−sin(120◦ ) cos(135◦ ).



◦ 2 1
Also from the table above, sin(135 ) = , cos(120◦ ) = − ,
√ √ 2 2
◦ 2 ◦ 3
cos(135 ) = − , sin(120 ) = . Substituting into the
2 2
equation above we obtain
√ ( ) ( √ ) (√ )
2 1 2 3
sin(135◦ − 120◦ ) = − − −
2 2 2 2
√ √
6− 2
=
4
These values can also be obtained from the graphing calculator.

The cosine formulas are

cos(α + β) = cos(α) cos(β) − sin(α) sin(β), (5)


cos(α − β) = cos(α) cos(β) + sin(α) sin(β),

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į Example 4:
Find the exact value of cos(75◦ ). (Hint: You may use 75◦ = 45◦ + 30◦ )

- Solution
We use the sum formula

cos(α + β) = cos(α) cos(β) − sin(α) sin(β)

with

cos(45◦ + 30◦ ) + cos(45◦ ) cos(30◦ ) − sin(45◦ ) sin(30◦ ).


√ √
◦ 2 ◦ 3
and use the values sin(45 ) = , cos(30 ) = , cos(45◦ ) =
√ 2 2
2 1
, and sin(30◦ ) = .
2 2
Now we can substitute these values into the equation and simplify.
That is
(√ ) (√ ) (√ ) (√ )
2 3 2 1
cos(45◦ + 30◦ ) = −
2 2 2 2
√ √
6− 2
=
4

Using sum and difference formulas for sine, we obtain

sin(2α) = 2 sin(α) cos(α), (6)

and for cosine we get

cos(2α) = cos2 (α) − sin2 (α) (7)


= 2 cos2 (α) − 1. (8)

The sum and difference angle formula for the tangent are a bit complicated and involve ratios.
They are given by,

tan(α) + tan(β)
tan(α + β) = , (9)
1 − tan(α) · tan(β)
tan(α) − tan(β)
tan(α − β) = . (10)
1 + tan(α) · tan(β)

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į Example 5:
( )
π π
Find the exact value of tan +
6 4

- Solution
We use the sum formula for tangents given by

tan(α) + tan(β)
tan(α + β) =
1 − tan(α) tan(β)

so that ( ) ( )
π π
( ) tan + tan
π π 6 3
tan + = ( ) ( ).
6 3 π π
1 − tan · tan
6 3
Recall from the table of the trigonometric values for angles above
( ) ( )
π 1 π
tan = √ , and tan = 1.
6 3 4

Substituting into the formula and simplifying, we obtain


1
( ) √ +1
π π
tan + = (3 )
6 4 1
1− √ (1)
3
1
1+ √
3
=
1
1− √
3

3+1
= √
3−1

zComprehension Question 2
The exercise questions will be selected from the list below.
1. Use the sum and angle formulas to prove the cofunction identities below
( ) ( )
π π
(a) sin(θ) = cos −θ (c) csc(θ) = sec −θ
(2 ) (2 )
π π
(b) cot(θ) = tan −θ (d) sec(θ) = csc −θ
2 2

2. Use the sum difference formulas to find the exact value of

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( ) ( )
2π π π 3π
(a) tan + (c) cos +
( 3 4) (3 4)
2π π π π
(b) cot + (d) csc +
3 4 6 4
3 π 5 3π
3. Given sin(α) = , 0≤α≤ , and cos(β) = − , π≤β≤ , evaluate
5 2 13 2
(a) sin (α − β) (c) tan (α − β)
(b) sec (α + β) (d) cos (α − β)

4. Find the exact value of


( ) ( )
π 5π
(a) tan (c) cos
( 12 ) ( 12 )
4π 5π
(b) cot (d) csc
3 12

5.
6. Use the sum difference formulas to verify the relations
(a) sin(α + β) − sin(α − β) = 2 sin(β) cos(α)
(b) cos(α − β) + cos(α + β) = 2 sin(α) sin(β)
sin(α − β)
(c) tan(α) − tan(β) =
cos(α) cos(β)

SHORT PRE-RECORDED VIDEO LECTURE(S)

Self Pre-recorded Video 3

l A video following the lesson on graphs of trigonometric functions


from the simplest function and building on it to the given function
under investigation.

Graphs and periods of trigonometric functions

Trigonometric functions are periodic and the period is 2π. That is


1. sin(θ + 2π) = sin(θ),
2. cos(θ + 2π) = cos(θ),
3. tan(θ + 2π) = tan(θ).
Below are graphs of these trigonometric functions.

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cos(x)
sin(x)
1
1

−2π −π π 2π
−2π −π π 2π
−1
−1

This is the graph of cos(x).


This is the graph of sin(x).
tan(x)
5

−2π −π π 2π
−1

−2

−3

−4

−5

This is the graph of tan(x).


Notice that tan(x) is not defined for at the points x where cos(x) = 0. These are, x =
π 3π 5π
± , ± , and so on.
2 2 2
Now from the standard graph of sin(x), we can describe the graph of a ”shifted” sine function.
1
This is like composition of functions. For example, describe the graph of sin(3x) + 1.
3

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LEARNING MODULE 3 MAT 111 -

2
sin(x) sin(3x)
sin(x)

1
2

1 −2π −π π 2π

−1
−2π −π π 2π

−2
−1

The graph of sin(3x) in blue com-


−2 pared to that of sin(x) in red. Ob-
serve horizontal shrinking of the red
graph.
This is the graph of sin(x).

Notice that the period of the function f(x) = sin(3x) is and is much smaller than that of
3
sin(x). This is a horizontal compression of the graph of sin(x). Next step is to graph f(x) =
1
sin(3x) and compare to the graph of sin(3x).
3
2
1 1
sin(3x) sin(3x) + 1
2 3 3
sin(3x) 1
sin(3x)
3
1
1

−2π −π π 2π
−2π −π π 2π

−1

−1

−2 1
The graph of sin(3x) + 1 in blue
1 3
This is the graph of sin(3x) compared to that 1
3 compared to that of sin(3x) in red.
of sin(3x) in red. Observe vertical shrinking of 3
Observe vertical shift of the red graph
the red graph.
1
Now compare the graphs of sin(3x) + 1 in blue compared to that of sin(x) in red.
3

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LEARNING MODULE 3 MAT 111 -

2
sin(x) 1
sin(3x) + 1
3

−2π −π π 2π

−1

−2

1
The graph of sin(3x) + 1 in blue compared to that of sin(x) in red. Observe vertical shift of
3
the red graph

zComprehension Question 3
Describe the graphs of the following functions. You are advised to use a graphing cal-
culator for this exercise.

1 1 1
1. cos(3x) + 1 2. 4 sin( x) +
3 3 2

SHORT PRE-RECORDED VIDEO LECTURE(S)

Self Pre-recorded Video 4

l A video following the lesson on how to solve equations involv-


ing trigonometric functions. This will be mostly through examples
presented below.

Solving Trigonometric equations

Recall that trigonometric functions are periodic with the period 2π. This implies that on the
domain (−∞, ∞) trigonometric functions are not one to one. For example:

į Example 6:
1
Find all solutions to sin(x) = .
2

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- Solution
One way of solving for x is to use the inverse sine function. From graph-
ing calculator
( )
−1 1 π
x = sin = 0.5235990 ( or )
2 6

This reading is in radians. You can still get the reading in degrees as
( )
−1 1
x = sin = 30◦ .
2

Now for any integer k,

sin(x) = sin(x + 2kπ)

So all solutions to the equations are


π π 11π 13π
x= + 2kπ = , − , ,...
6 6 6 6

į Example 7:
Solve the equation exactly: 2 cos(t)−3 = −5 for 0 ≤ t ≤ 2π.

- Solution
First we simplify to get cos(t) = −1. From your calculators, you should
be able to get cos−1 (−1) = π This is just 180◦ . There is exactly one
solution in the given interval.

į Example 8:
Solve for x in: 2 sin2 (t)−1 = 0 for 0 ≤ t ≤ 2π.

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- Solution
1
First we simplify the expression to get sin2 (t) = and taking square-
2
roots we obtain
1
sin(t) = ± √
2

2
= ± .
2
π 3π 5π 7π
So t = , , , .
4 4 4 4

zComprehension Question 4
Attempt all the problems below for your practice

1. cos2 (x) + 3 cos(x) − 1 = 0, 6. cos(x)


√ cos(2x) + sin(x) sin(2x) =
2. 2 sin2 (x) − 5 sin(x) = −3, 3
,
3. 2 sin2 (x) + sin(x) = 0, 2
4. 2 sin2 (x) − 3 sin(x) + 1 = 0, 7. cos(2x) − cos(x) = 0,
5. 2 cos2 (x) + cos(x) = 0, 8. 3 cos(x) + 3 = 2 sin2 (x).

RECOMMENDED SUPPLEMENTARY READING

1. Read pages [3, Section 9] on Trigonometric functions, identities, graphs and solving
trigonometric equations.
2. Read pages [4, Chapter 8, P. 154 - 163] on trigonometric functions and calculations of
problems involving angles of depression and angles of elevation.

Content Curated Video


• Trigonometry for beginners [Link]
• Trigonometric functions and their applications
[Link]

Å • Double angle
[Link]
• Solving
identities

trigonometric
and formulas

equations
[Link]
• Graphing trigonometric functions [Link]
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ACTIVITIES

Solve the following situational problems:

Activity 1: Practical Problem at sea


Two ships are there in the sea on either side of a lighthouse in such a way that the ships
and the lighthouse are in the same straight line. The angles of depression of two ships as
observed from the top of the lighthouse are 60° and 45°. If the height of the lighthouse
is 200 m, find the distance between the two ships.

WRAP UP

To wrap-up, answer the following questions:


1. What is the period of a trigonometric function?
2. What are the sum and difference identities fir trigonometric functions?
3. How can you describe the graph of a trigonometric function?
4. What is the relationship between trigonometric functions and the pythagoras theorem?

TAKE HOME

Hello again, you are now at the last part of this mod-
ule. Your task is to do a self-reflection on your learn-
ing experience.

Trigonometric functions appear in many aspects of life especially in engineering when study-
ing waves and vibrations, oscillatory motions, in modeling the behavior and motion of ob-
jects in space among other many applications. In this module, you have been introduced to
some basic concepts on trigonometry. You will realize that there are many identities involving
trigonometric functions, and these can easily be verified using some of the basic identities you
have learned. Keep on attempting as many exercises as possible to master the basic concepts
and to familiarize yourself with situations in which trigonometric functions are used.

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DISCUSSION AND REFLECTION

Can you share instances where you would use concepts on trigonometric functions to solve
real situational problems. You can use diagrams to explain your ideas.

Assessment

1. Open Ended Questions


End of module assessment 25 marks
Solve the following problems to complete your assessment for this module.
(a) Standing at the top of a lighthouse 70 m high, a lighthouse keeper sighted both an
airplane and a ship directly beneath the plane. The angle of elevation of the plane
measured 25◦ the angle of depression of the ship measured 32◦ . Find
i. the distance d of the boat from the foot of the lighthouse,
ii. the height of the plane above the water. ( )
2π π
(b) Use the sum difference formulas to find the exact value of tan + .
3 4 ( )
π
(c) Use the sum and angle formulas to prove the cofunction identity cot(θ) = tan −θ .
2
(d) Solve for the values of x in the following problems for 0 ≤ x ≤ 2π
i. cos2 (x) + 3 cos(x) − 1 = 0, √
3
ii. cos(x) cos(2x) + sin(x) sin(2x) = ,
2( )
1 π 1
(e) Describe the graphs of the function cos 3x − − .
3 2 2

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LEARNING MODULE 3 MAT 111 -

CORE READING AND REFERENCES

References

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