Exact Trig Ratios (Y11)

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ADV: Trigonometry (Adv), T2 Trig Functions and Identities (Adv)


Exact Trig Ratios (Y11) 1. Trigonometry, 2ADV T2 2012 HSC 6 MC

Teacher: Denis Vlismas What are the solutions of for ?


Exam Equivalent Time: 49.5 minutes (based on HSC allocation of 1.5 minutes approx.
per mark) (A)

(B)
T2 Trig Functions and Identities
(C)

(D)

0.6% 1.2% 1.8%


*Analytics based on the average
Exact Trig Ratios contribution to the 2ADV HSC
2. Trigonometry, 2ADV T2 2005 HSC 2a
Trig Identities and Harder Equations exams over the past decade.

Solve for . (2 marks)

HISTORICAL CONTRIBUTION
T2 Trig Functions and Identities is a small contributor to past Mathematics exams, 3. Trigonometry, 2ADV T2 2007 HSC 4a
accounting for an average of 1.7% of past papers. Solve for . (2 marks)

This small contribution belies the importance of this area which must be well
understood to answer a wide range of questions in other topics such as series, 4. Trigonometry, 2ADV T2 2009 HSC 1e
maxima and minima and trig calculus.
This topic has been split into two sub-topics for analysis purposes: 1-Exact Trig Find the exact value of such that , where . (2 marks)

Ratios (0.5%), and 2-Trig Identities and Harder Equations (1.2%).


This analysis looks at the sub-topic Exact Trig Ratios. 5. Trigonometry, 2ADV T2 2015 HSC 12a
Find the solutions of for . (2 marks)
HSC ANALYSIS - What to expect and common pitfalls
Exact Trig Ratios were examined in a dedicated question in consecutive years from
6. Trigonometry, 2ADV T2 SM-Bank 43
2016-17 but not since. Note the use of "dedicated" question here, as this topic is
invariably examined multiple times every year in later topics. Find the exact value of

The most common question type gives a simple trig equation and asks students to
. (2 marks)
answer in exact radian form, within a specified range. A majority of students struggled
with 2008 Adv 6a and we recommend attention here.
Finding exact sec, cosec and cot trigonometric ratios is mentioned in NESA's Topic
Guidance and numerous questions in the database address this.
7. Trigonometry, 2ADV T2 SM-Bank 31 15. Trigonometry, 2ADV T2 SM-Bank 39

Given for , find the exact value of Let .

i. (2 marks)

ii. (1 mark) Solve the equation for (2 marks)

8. Trigonometry, 2ADV T2 2011 HSC 2b 16. Trigonometry, 2ADV T2 2008 HSC 6a


Find the exact values of such that , where . (2 marks)
Solve for . (3 marks)

9. Trigonometry, 2ADV T2 2016 HSC 11g


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Solve for (2 marks)

10. Trigonometry, 2ADV T2 SM-Bank 33

Given for ,

find the exact value of . (2 marks)

11. Trigonometry, 2ADV T2 SM-Bank 35


Solve the equation

(2 marks)

12. Trigonometry, 2ADV T2 SM-Bank 36

Solve the equation for (2 marks)

13. Trigonometry, 2ADV T2 SM-Bank 37

Solve the equation for . (2 marks)

14. Trigonometry, 2ADV T2 SM-Bank 38


Solve for , where . (2 marks)
Worked Solutions 3. Trigonometry, 2ADV T2 2007 HSC 4a

1. Trigonometry, 2ADV T2 2012 HSC 6 MC

4. Trigonometry, 2ADV T2 2009 HSC 1e

2. Trigonometry, 2ADV T2 2005 HSC 2a

5. Trigonometry, 2ADV T2 2015 HSC 12a


6. Trigonometry, 2ADV T2 SM-Bank 43 7. Trigonometry, 2ADV T2 SM-Bank 31

i.

ii.
8. Trigonometry, 2ADV T2 2011 HSC 2b 10. Trigonometry, 2ADV T2 SM-Bank 33

MARKER'S COMMENT: Better


responses found the reference
angle and then identified the
correct quadrants, as shown
clearly in the worked solution.

9. Trigonometry, 2ADV T2 2016 HSC 11g


11. Trigonometry, 2ADV T2 SM-Bank 35 14. Trigonometry, 2ADV T2 SM-Bank 38

15. Trigonometry, 2ADV T2 SM-Bank 39

12. Trigonometry, 2ADV T2 SM-Bank 36

13. Trigonometry, 2ADV T2 SM-Bank 37


16. Trigonometry, 2ADV T2 2008 HSC 6a

♦♦ Although exact data not


available, markers specifically
mentioned this question was poorly
answered.

MARKER'S COMMENT: Many


students had problems adjusting
their answer to the given domain,
especially when dealing with
negative angles.

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