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FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
B. Derive fundamental trigonometric identity
1. Choose the answer that BEST expresses the relationship between tangent (tan(θ))
and cotangent (cot(θ)) based on the equation; sin(θ) = cos(θ) * tan(θ)
A. tan(θ) + cot(θ) = 1
B. tan(θ) * cot(θ) = sin^2(θ) + cos^2(θ)
C. tan(θ) = cot(θ)
D. tan(θ) / cot(θ) = cos^2(θ)
2. Using the different trigonometric identity from a right triangle, what
mathematical manipulation derives the tangent identity?
sin(θ) cos (θ)
a. =
cos(θ) sin (θ)
b. sin(θ)+ cos(θ)=tan(θ)
2
sin (θ)
c. =tan(θ)
cos2 (θ)
d. sin ( θ ) cos (θ)=tan(θ)
3. Which statement best describes the relationship between Pythagorean Identity
and Double Angle Identity for Cosine?
a. They are completely independent identities.
b. The Pythagorean identity can be used to derive the double angle identity
for cosine.
c. The double angle identity for cosine can be used to derive the Pythagorean
identity.
d. Both identities express the same relationship but in different forms.
4. A right triangle has sides opposite (a), adjacent (b), and hypotenuse (c). We can
a b
express sine as and cosine as . Which manipulation utilizes the Pythagorean
c c
Theorem to derive the identity?
a. Dividing both sides by c 2, as we're dealing with ratios.
a b
b. Squaring both sides of sin(θ)= ∧cos (θ)= , to eliminate fractions.
c c
c. Subtracting sin(θ) from both sides, to isolate cos(θ).
d. Adding sin(θ) and cos(θ), as they represent sides of a triangle.
5. The unit circle is a powerful tool for visualizing trigonometric relationships.
Which aspect of the unit circle is most helpful in deriving the half-angle identity
for sine?
a. The relationship between quadrant and sine/cosine signs.
b. The correspondence between angles and coordinates on the circle.
c. The special right triangle inscribed within the circle (30-60-90 triangle).
d. The concept of negative angles and their reflections on the circle.
D. Derive the double and half- angle formulas.
1. We can express the cosine of double an angle (cos(2θ)) using the cosines and
sines of the original angle (θ) through a specific trigonometric identity. What
underlying concept allows us to derive this identity and connect the trigonometric
values of single and double angles?
a. The relationship between x and y coordinates on the unit circle.
b. The Pythagorean theorem applied to a right triangle with double the original
angle.
c. The sum-to-product identity for trigonometric functions.
d. The trigonometric ratios of special angles.
2. Derive the double angle identity for tangent tan(2θ). Which of the following
identities is the most essential starting point for this derivation?
a. The Pythagorean identity cos 2 (θ)+ sin2 (θ)=1
b. The double angle identity for cosine cos (2 θ)=cos 2( θ)− sin2 (θ)
1− cos(θ)
c. The half-angle identity for sine sin(θ/2)=± √
2
d. The sum-to-product identity for sine and cosine
θ
3. Derive the half-angle identity for cosine cos ( ). Given the identity
2
2 2
cos (θ)+ sin (θ)=1, what manipulation involving a right triangle and
trigonometric ratios will lead to the desired identity?
θ
a. Relate the opposite side of a right triangle with angle to the hypotenuse
2
using sine.
θ
b. Relate the adjacent side of a right triangle with angle to the hypotenuse
2
using cosine.
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c. Use the Pythagorean theorem directly on a right triangle with angle
2
θ
d. Express the hypotenuse of a right triangle with angle using sine and cosine.
2
4. The derivation involves analyzing the x and y coordinates of points on the unit
circle corresponding to angles θ and 2 θ. What property of trigonometric functions
is NOT directly relevant to this analysis?
a. Periodicity of trigonometric functions (functions repeating their values after a
specific interval).
b. Relationship between x and y coordinates on the unit circle and sine and
cosine values.
c. Signs of trigonometric functions in different quadrants.
d. Symmetry of trigonometric functions in specific quadrants.
5. While double and half angle identities are typically derived for sine and cosine,
θ
they can be extended to tangent. How might the derivation for tan( ) differ from
2
θ
the derivation for sin( )?
2
a. It wouldn't differ, as the tangent identity simply divides sine by cosine.
b. It would involve analyzing the quotient of x and y coordinates on the unit
circle.
c. It would require the double angle identity for tangent (which doesn't
exist).
d. It would heavily rely on the sum-to-product identity for trigonometric
functions.
6. Derives the double angle identity for cosine cos (2 θ)=cos 2(θ)− sin2 (θ) and
simplifies it further using the trigonometric identity sin2 (θ)=1− cos2 (θ). They
obtain cos (2 θ ) =2 c os 2 (θ ) − 1.Is this simplification valid? Why or why not?
a. No. The simplification introduces an error in the final form of the double angle
identity.
b. Yes. Utilizing other trigonometric identities is a valid way to express the
double angle identity in different forms.
c. No. The simplification only works for specific values of θ.
 d. Yes, but only after verifying that the original derivation for cos(2θ) was
correct.
7. A student derives the double angle identity for cosine cos (2 θ)=cos 2(θ)− sin2 (θ)
and simplifies it further using another trigonometric identity. They obtain
2
cos (2 θ)=2 c os (θ)(θ)− 1. Is this simplification valid?
a. No. The simplification introduces an error.
b. Yes. It's a valid way to express the identity in a different form.
c. No. The simplification only works for specific angles.
d. Yes, but only if the original derivation was correct.
8. What concept is key to deriving cos (2 θ)=c os2 (θ)−sin 2(θ) by analyzing the unit
circle?
a. Pythagorean theorem
b. Law of Sines
c. Relationship between x & y coordinates on the unit circle
d. Trigonometric ratios of special angles (30°, 45°, 60°)
F. Prove other trigonometric identities
1. When proving a trigonometric identity using the unit circle, what's the primary
benefit?
a. Directly calculating trigonometric ratios for any angle.
b. Visualizing the relationship between angles and their corresponding
coordinates.
c. Deriving new trigonometric identities for specific functions.
d. Simplifying complex trigonometric expressions without memorization.
2 sin (θ)cos (θ)
2. Prove the identity tan(2 θ)= . Which identity is most useful in this
1− cos 2(θ)
proof?
a. The double angle identity for cosine.
b. The Pythagorean identity.
c. The sum-to-product identity for sine.
d. The half-angle identity for tangent.
3. The following identity is given: sin(2 α )cos (β )+ cos(2 α )sin( β)=sin (α+ β).
Which identity is most helpful to verify this relationship?
a. The double angle identity for sine sin(2θ)=2 sin (θ)cos (θ).
 b. The Pythagorean identity sin2 (θ) + cos 2 (θ) = 1.
c. The sum-to-product identity for sine and cosine
sin(α + β )=sin(α )cos( β)+cos (α)sin(β ).
θ 1 −cos (θ)
d. The half-angle identity for tangent tan( )=± √
2 2
4. A student wants to prove the identity sin(2θ)=2 sin (θ)cos (θ). They plan to use
the existing double angle identity for cosine cos (2 θ)=cos 2(θ)− s ¿ 2(θ) . Will this
approach likely lead to a successful proof?
a. No.
b. Yes.
c. Maybe, but only with additional identities.
d. It doesn't matter, memorization is key.
5. A student attempts to prove the identity sin(2θ)=2 sin (θ)cos (θ) by starting with
the double angle formula for cosine cos (2 θ)=2 cos2 (θ)−1.
a. The student's approach is correct and will lead to the identity for sin(2θ).
b. The student's approach might be valid with additional manipulations.
c. The student's approach is completely incorrect and uses an unrelated
identity.
d. The student's approach depends on the specific values of θ chosen.
6. A proof for a trigonometric identity relies on the very identity it's trying to prove
as an intermediate step. Is this a valid approach?
a. No. Circular reasoning makes the proof logically flawed.
b. Yes. It's a shortcut for simplifying complex derivations.
c. Maybe, depending on the specific identity and its structure.
d. A valid proof should only use well-established trigonometric identities.
7. A trigonometric identity is proven only for first-quadrant angles. Does this limit
its usefulness?
a. No, adjustments might work for other quadrants.
b. Yes, a good proof applies to all relevant angles.
c. Maybe, depends on the identity and angle range.
d. Depends on the application context.
8. The sum-to-product identity sin(α + β )=sin(α )cos( β)+cos (α)sin(β ) is a
powerful tool for manipulating trigonometric expressions. How can it be
strategically used to derive the identity for tan(α + β)?
a. Substitute sin(α ) and sin (β) with their respective tangent identities
sin(α ) sin( β )
tan(α )= ∧tan(β )= .
cos (α ) cos (β)
b. Divide both sides by cos (a) cos( β) after applying the sum-to-product
identity.
c. Use the Pythagorean identity sin2 (θ)+cos 2 (θ)=1to eliminate one of the
trigonometric terms.
d. The sum-to-product identity is not directly applicable for deriving the tangent
addition formula.