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Trig Grade 10 Theory
Trig Grade 10 Theory
GRADE 10
TRIGONOMETRY
Theory
Compiled by
Sarel van Greunen
Notes
Labeling
Remember that the labels depend on the where the angle is
placed:
SOHCAHTOA
After labeling the sides you can use SOHCAHTOA to connect the
Trigonometric functions with their respective sides’ ratio:
Sin𝑥=Opposite÷Hypotenuse
Cos𝑥=Adjacent÷Hypotenuse
Tan𝑥=Opposite÷Adjacent
Basic methods
Solving the size of angles for angles between 0˚ and 90˚:
1. Get the present alone: Isolate the trigonometric function
2. Unwrap the present: Use arc-trigonometric (sin−1 ( ),
cos−1 ( ) or tan−1( ))
3. Solve the resultant equation.
Cartesian plane
𝑏
Sin𝑥=Opposite÷Hypotenuse =
𝑟
𝑎
Cos𝑥=Adjacent÷Hypotenuse=
𝑟
𝑏
Tan𝑥=Opposite÷Adjacent=
𝑎
2 2 2
𝑎 +𝑏 =𝑟
It is very important that 𝜃 is always measured from the positive
𝑥-axis to the radial arm 𝑂𝐴.
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