Pythagoras & Trigonometry – Extended Subtopics

Pythagoras & Trigonometry – Extended Subtopics

Select a subtopic and choose Paper 2 (Non-calculator) or Paper 4 (Calculator).

Pythagoras Theorem

Right-angled triangle calculations, distance problems, and reverse Pythagoras for finding missing sides.

SOH CAH TOA

Trigonometric ratios for right triangles, finding angles and sides, and applying ratios in real-life problems.

Sine Rule, Cosine Rule & Area

Non-right triangles, ambiguous case, area formula ½ab sinC, and multi-step exam problems.

3D Trigonometry

Angles between lines and planes, 3D right-triangle problems, and finding distances between points in space.

Bearings

Navigation problems using bearings, angle rules, trigonometry and scale diagram interpretation.

Trigonometric Graphs & Solving Equations

Sin, cos, tan graphs; transformations; periodicity; solving trig equations in given intervals.