What you need to know
Check yourself against these “I can” statements.
- I can use the graphs to solve equations with sin, cos and tan in a given range
Practise this topic
2 resources⚙️ Worksheet
Trig Equations
Solve for 0° ≤ x ≤ 360°. Levels: Basic (sin x = k), Factorise, Using tan (tan x = sin x ÷ cos x), Quadratics, and sin² + cos² = 1. Five levels, timed, click to reveal.
⬢ BlockbustersTrig Equations Blockbusters
Blockbusters with the questions from the Trig Equations worksheet: choose its levels for the ordinary hexagons and for the harder ★ ones. Show the answer and the worked solution, or play against the computer with multiple choice.
These are the pages for Solving equations with the graphs in the GCSE + AQA Level 2 Further Maths scheme of work, following Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1) Higher (1MA1), plus AQA Level 2 Further Mathematics (8365). Open this topic in Mr Wells Maths to see it alongside the rest of the course.