Learning Objectives
- Understand the unit-circle definition of trigonometric functions such as , , and , and their reciprocal functions.
- Calculate and convert angle measurements between degrees and radians, and comprehend their implications for trigonometric functions.
- Analyze the graphical representation of trigonometric functions, focusing on periodicity, amplitude, and phase shifts.
- Determine the domain and range of trigonometric functions, considering restrictions due to asymptotes and periodicity.
- Solve trigonometric equations using identities and algebraic manipulation, including finding general solutions.
- Derive and apply formulas for trigonometric functions of multiple angles, such as double and triple angle formulas.
- Identify the signs of all six trigonometric functions in different quadrants and use this information to deduce other function values.
- Explore the periodicity of trigonometric functions and reduce large or negative angles using multiples of , , or .
- Apply sum and difference identities for , , , and in evaluations and proofs.
- Utilize product-to-sum and sum-to-product identities in proofs and simplifications of trigonometric expressions.
- Prove and simplify expressions using fundamental, compound-angle, multiple-angle, and sum-product identities.