IB skill practice

Solve trigonometric equations

Solve exact trigonometric equations over a specified interval using reference angles and quadrant signs.

Paper 1 5 marks Difficulty 3

Solve a cosine equation in degrees

Solve \(\cos\theta=-sqrt(2)/2\) for \(0^\circ\le \theta\le 360^\circ\). Enter the two solutions in increasing order.

Worked practice: trigonometric equation

Use the reference angle and quadrant information to list the solution angles.