Reciprocal Trigonometry Functions Connections to the Study Design: AOS 1 – Functions and graphs • Graphs of the reciprocal circular functions cosecant, secant and cotangent, and simple transformations of these
Key Angle Vocabulary: Quadrant Functions CAST Unit Circle Equivalent Derive Reciprocal Relationship Abbreviate Magnitude Cosecant Radians Secant Compound- Cotangent Inverse Correspondi ng Rationalise Denominator Simplify Resulting •
Reciprocal Trigonometric Functions Trigonometric Function • Sine Function • Cosine Function • Tangent Function • Note: these are not inverse trigonometric functions.
Exact Values Angles multiples of 30° and 45°: Exact values for reciprocal trigonometric functions can be found from corresponding trigonometric values.
Example 1: Exact Values •
Example 2: Using triangles to find values •
Trigonometric Identities using Reciprocal Trigonometric Functions •
Key Vocabulary: Cancelling Common Factors Identity Equation Denominators Mathematical Numerators Convention Prove Transform Fundamental Simplifying Relations Factorising Quotient •