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How To:: 601/4700/3 - Pearson Edexcel Level 1/level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Mathematics

The document provides a comprehensive guide for Level 2 students on applying the Pythagorean theorem and trigonometric ratios in right-angled triangles. It explains the formulas, how to identify sides, and solve for unknown lengths and angles using sine, cosine, and tangent ratios. Practice examples are included to reinforce understanding and application of these mathematical concepts.

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How To:: 601/4700/3 - Pearson Edexcel Level 1/level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Mathematics

The document provides a comprehensive guide for Level 2 students on applying the Pythagorean theorem and trigonometric ratios in right-angled triangles. It explains the formulas, how to identify sides, and solve for unknown lengths and angles using sine, cosine, and tangent ratios. Practice examples are included to reinforce understanding and application of these mathematical concepts.

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Know the formulae for: Pythagoras theorem a

b c, and the trigonometric ratios, sin


opposite/hypotenuse, cos
adjacent/hypotenuse, and tan
opposite/adjacent apply them to find angles
and lengths in right-angled triangles in two-dimensional
figures
601/4700/3 - Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Mathematics
Name:
Class:
Date:

How to:
Sure! Here is a detailed learning guide to help a Level 2 student understand and apply the formulae
for Pythagoras theorem and trigonometric ratios in two-dimensional figures.
1. Understanding Pythagoras Theorem:
a. Pythagoras theorem is used to find the length of one side of a right-angled triangle,
given the lengths of the other two sides.
b. The formula for Pythagoras theorem is a² + b² = c², where 'a' and 'b' are the lengths of
the shorter sides (also known as the legs) of the triangle, and 'c' is the length of the
hypotenuse (the longest side) of the triangle.
2. Applying Pythagoras Theorem to Find Lengths:
a. Identify the sides of the right-angled triangle: two sides are given (a and b), and one
side is unknown (c).
b. Substitute the known values into the Pythagoras theorem equation: a² + b² = c².
c. Solve the equation for the unknown side (c) by performing the necessary
mathematical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and/or division) to
isolate 'c'.
3. Understanding Trigonometric Ratios:
a. Trigonometric ratios are used to find the angles and lengths of a right-angled triangle,
given the lengths of two sides.
b. The main trigonometric ratios are sine (sin), cosine (cos), and tangent (tan).
4. Applying Trigonometric Ratios to Find Angles and Lengths:
a. Sine ratio (sin): sinθ = opposite/hypotenuse. This ratio helps find an unknown side
length when the angle and another side length are given.
b. Cosine ratio (cos): cosθ = adjacent/hypotenuse. This ratio helps find an unknown side
length when the angle and another side length are given.
c. Tangent ratio (tan): tanθ = opposite/adjacent. This ratio helps find an unknown angle
when the two side lengths are given.
5. Applying Pythagoras Theorem and Trigonometric Ratios in Two-Dimensional Figures:
a. Identify the right-angled triangle within the given figure.
b. Determine which formula or ratio (Pythagoras theorem, sin, cos, or tan) is appropriate
to solve the given problem.
c. Substitute the known values into the formula or ratio.
d. Solve the equation or ratio for the unknown value by using appropriate mathematical
operations.
6. Practice Example:Consider a right-angled triangle with the legs a = 3 units and b = 4 units.(a)
Find the length of the hypotenuse (c) using Pythagoras theorem.
a. Substitute the known values into the Pythagoras theorem: 3² + 4² = c².
b. Simplify: 9 + 16 = c².
c. Add: 25 = c².
d. Take the square root of both sides to find c: c = √25 = 5 units.Therefore, the length of
the hypotenuse is 5 units.
(b) Find the value of sinθ, where θ is the acute angle between the leg a and the hypotenuse c.
 Use the sine ratio: sinθ = opposite/hypotenuse = a/c = 3/5.Therefore, sinθ = 3/5.
(c) Find the measure of angle θ, where θ is the acute angle between the leg a and the hypotenuse c.
 Use the inverse sine function: θ = sin^(-1)(opposite/hypotenuse) = sin^(-1)(3/5).Therefore, θ =
36.9° (rounded to one decimal place).
7. Practice more examples to gain proficiency in applying Pythagoras theorem and trigonometric
ratios.
Remember to always double-check your answers and show your workings. With practice, you'll
become more comfortable and confident with these concepts and be able to apply them effectively to
solve similar problems.
Example:
Practice Example:
Consider a right-angled triangle with the legs a = 3 units and b = 4 units.
(a) Find the length of the hypotenuse (c) using Pythagoras theorem.
Substitute the known values into the Pythagoras theorem: a² + b² = c².Simplify: 9 + 16 = c².Add: 25 =
c².Take the square root of both sides to find c: c = √25 = 5 units.
Therefore, the length of the hypotenuse is 5 units.
(b) Find the value of sinθ, where θ is the acute angle between the leg a and the hypotenuse c.
Use the sine ratio: sinθ = opposite/hypotenuse = a/c = 3/5.
Therefore, sinθ = 3/5.
(c) Find the measure of angle θ, where θ is the acute angle between the leg a and the hypotenuse c.
Use the inverse sine function: θ = sin^(-1)(opposite/hypotenuse) = sin^(-1)(3/5).
Therefore, θ = 36.9° (rounded to one decimal place).
Practice more examples to gain proficiency in applying Pythagoras theorem and trigonometric ratios.
Remember to always double-check your answers and show your workings. With practice, you'll
become more comfortable and confident with these concepts and be able to apply them effectively to
solve similar problems.

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