Illustrative Mathematics
Coins in a Circular Pattern
What starts as a basic question of division and remainders quickly turns abstract in this question of related ratios and radii. The class works to surround a central coin with coins of the same and different values, then develops a...
Curated OER
T Points from Directions
Here is a lesson plan that starts with having geometers translate points using compass directions into an accurate picture of the problem. Then they must use their knowledge of the Pythagorean theorem or similar triangles to solve. This...
Curated OER
Task: Miniature Golf
"Fore!" All right, no one really yells this out in miniature golf, but this well-defined activity will have your charges using lots of numbers in their unique design of a miniature golf hole. Included in the activity criteria is the...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Solving Trigonometric Equations
Sixteen problems offer practice solving trigonometric equations. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View Solution" button to check each...
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Solving Trigonometric Equations
The free mathematics tutorial investigates trigonometric equations. The tutorial consists of examples with solutions on solving a trigonometric equation.
Other
Brown Math: Solving Trig Equations
Some trigonometric equations can be solved only numerically. But a great many can be solved in closed form and simple procedures. This web page shows you how to do it in five steps (or fewer)!
Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Solving Trig Equations
In this section we will discuss how to solve trig equations. The answers to the equations in this section will all be one of the "standard" angles that most students have memorized after a trig class. However, the process used here can...
Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Solving Trigonometric Equations
n this section we will discuss solving trig equations when the answer will (generally) require the use of a calculator (i.e. they aren't one of the standard angles). Note however, the process used here is identical to that for when the...
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Trigonometric Equations
This math lesson presents methods of solving trigonometric equations when the answer does not seem obvious. The lesson begins by giving an example then has a few practice problems for viewers to solve with solutions as links.
Other
All Elementary Mathematics: Trigonometric Equations
This site gives a definition for what a trigonometric equation is, gives a listing of the simplest trigonometric equations, and lists seven main methods of solution of trigonometric equations with examples.
Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Solving Trigonometric Equations Part 2
In this section we will continue our discussion of solving trig equations when a calculator is needed to get the answer. The equations in this section tend to be a little trickier than the "normal" trig equation and are not always...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Glencoe Algebra 2: Solving Trigonometric Equations
Students will solve equations for the values of x.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Solving Trigonometric Equations
This lesson contains trigonometric equations of various forms that you can solve. The problems contain the answers solved in three different ways: algebraically, graphically, and using the concept of equivalence.
BBC
Bbc: Radians and Equations
BBC provides a tutorial that explains how radians are related to degrees and demonstrates how to solve trig equations in radian units. Examples and a practice test are available.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Solving Equations
This tutorial explains how to solve a variety of equations, from simple to complex, and gives examples and solutions. Students are asked to solve for x before looking at a solution.
Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Algebra & Trig Review
The tutorial reviews algebra and trigonometric topics needed in Calculus. Topics examined are solving equations, rational expressions, absolute value, solving trigonometric functions, exponentials, and logarithms. Class notes,...
Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Calculus I: Review
Learners review the algebra and trigonometric skills needed in a Calculus course. Topics investigated are solving trigonometric equations, logarithmic functions, exponential functions, functions, and common graphs. Class notes,...
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Algebra
This lesson provides basic instruction on the major concepts in algebra. Content includes a focus on fractions, units of conversion, complex numbers, quadratic equations, factorization and roots of polynomials, solving equations, systems...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Kinematics Investigation
In this activity, students solve trigonometric equations and investigate kinematics. They calculate and graph the displacement, velocity, and acceleration of trigonometric functions.
Other
Math Mistakes: Common Trigonometry Mistakes
Learn from other student's mistakes by reviewing examples of the following Trigonometry topics: values of trigonometric functions, values of inverse trigonometric functions, solving triangles, simplifying trigonometric expressions, and...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Solving Problems Using Trigonometry
Solving real life problem using trig ratios. Example: Finding the angle of elevation or the angle of depression. Finding the angle between two lines. Finding equation of a line that passes through two points.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Solving Triangles
Find guidelines to help you "solve" triangles, which means finding the value of missing sides and angles. Provided are examples of six scenarios in which you can solve a triangle's missing measurements, as well as relevant equations,...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Using Derive
In this activity, students use the Derive software to solve trigonometric equations, expressions with exponentials, and log equations. They also determine the equation of tangent and normal of a function; evaluate integrals, find area...
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Triangle Identities
View examples of triangle identities, equations that are true for all triangles: Law of Sines, Law of Cosines, and Law of Tangents. Follow links to learn more about the purpose and examples of each identity.