You may be asked to use?degrees or radians?to solve trigonometric equations
Make sure your calculator is in the?correct mode
Remember common angles
90° is ?π radians
180° is π radians
270° is 3π/2 radians
360° is 2π radians?
If you’re having trouble solving a trig equation, this flowchart might help:
Exam Tip
Don’t forget to check the function range and ensure you have included all possible solutions.
If the question involves a function of x or θ, make sure you transform the range first (and ensure you transform your solutions back again at the end!).