IB skill practice

Solve extended trigonometric equations

Solve trigonometric equations over extended intervals with exact or technology-supported reasoning.

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 5

Solve extended trigonometric equations - extended trigonometric equation item

Case B12. Use the unit-circle solution visual to calculate the requested solution angle, count, period, or reference angle.

Worked practice: result and interpretation

Calculate the requested result first, then choose the interpretation that follows from it.