Support · Mathematics Extension 1 11–12 – Year 12 · Inverse trigonometric functions
Support Evaluate and simplify expressions, and prove results using the definitions of sin^(- 1)x, cos^(- 1)x and tan^(- 1)x
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Apply trigonometric identities to solve problems, simplify expressions and prove further trigonometric identities using substitution and/or reduction to sinx and cosx
Mathematics Advanced 11–12 – Year 11 · Trigonometric identities and equations Draft mapping
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Determine the formulas d/dx(sinx) = cosx and d/dx(cosx) = - sinx informally by using the graphs of y = sinx and y = cosx and verify with graphing applications
Mathematics Advanced 11–12 – Year 12 · Differential calculus Draft mapping
- Desmos Graphing CalculatorUse it for: Graph lines, parabolas and exponentials live; find intersections to solve simultaneous equations.
- Interactive toolEnrichmentGeoGebra ClassicUse it for: Dynamic geometry and graphing for constructions and proofs.
Evaluate trigonometric expressions using angles of any magnitude and complementary angle identities
Mathematics Advanced 11–12 – Year 11 · Trigonometric identities and equations Draft mapping
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