This document provides instruction on related angles (reference angles) in trigonometry. It includes:
I. An example problem finding the trig ratios of an angle in standard position.
II. Notes on standard position, principal angles, related acute angles, and the C.A.S.T. rule for equivalent trigonometric expressions.
III. Examples of expressing trig functions as functions of their related acute angles and evaluating them.
This document provides instruction on related angles (reference angles) in trigonometry. It includes:
I. An example problem finding the trig ratios of an angle in standard position.
II. Notes on standard position, principal angles, related acute angles, and the C.A.S.T. rule for equivalent trigonometric expressions.
III. Examples of expressing trig functions as functions of their related acute angles and evaluating them.
This document provides instruction on related angles (reference angles) in trigonometry. It includes:
I. An example problem finding the trig ratios of an angle in standard position.
II. Notes on standard position, principal angles, related acute angles, and the C.A.S.T. rule for equivalent trigonometric expressions.
III. Examples of expressing trig functions as functions of their related acute angles and evaluating them.
This document provides instruction on related angles (reference angles) in trigonometry. It includes:
I. An example problem finding the trig ratios of an angle in standard position.
II. Notes on standard position, principal angles, related acute angles, and the C.A.S.T. rule for equivalent trigonometric expressions.
III. Examples of expressing trig functions as functions of their related acute angles and evaluating them.
MCR3U0 – Cycle 2 The Algebra of Functions Date: ___________________ 8a
LESSON 8a: Related Angles (Reference Angles)
Learning Goal(s) Covered C [OLG1] A4.1 [OLG4] A4.2 [OLG4]
Example 1. The point P(-3, 6) lies on the terminal arm of an angle , in standard position.
a) Sketch
b) Determine the three primary trig ratios for .
c) Find in degrees.
Note: • Standard Position
• Principal Angle (Rotational Angle)
• Related Acute Angle (Reference Angle)
MCR3U0 – Cycle 2 The Algebra of Functions Date: ___________________ 8a
C.A.S.T. RULE:
There are TWO major parts to Equivalent Trigonometric Expressions: I. __________________________________
II. ___________________________________
Example: Express as a function of its RELATED ACUTE ANGLES then evaluate
sin(135°)
I. Related Acute Angles: _____________ - always acute angle, keep the radius as _______________
Quadrant I MCR3U0 – Cycle 2 The Algebra of Functions Date: ___________________ 8a
Quadrant II
Quadrant III MCR3U0 – Cycle 2 The Algebra of Functions Date: ___________________ 8a
Quadrant IV
There are ______ “indicators” to look for in the trig argument to identify RELATED ACUTE ANGLES:
Example 1: Express each as a function of its RELATED ACUTE ANGLES then evaluate:
( ) a) sin 60 o ( b) cos 150 o ) ( c) sin − 30 o ) MCR3U0 – Cycle 2 The Algebra of Functions Date: ___________________ 8a ( d) tan 225 o ) ( e) sin − 210 o ) f) cos(120°)
g) csc(−135°) h) cot(240°) i) sec(270°)
Remember this technically works for all angles * think about sin(105°) = sin(75°)
Connection to Cycle 1: Trigonometric Base Table of Values
