Tips for Memorizing the Unit Circle: a. For Coordinates i. The Finger Trick ii. All coordinates are over 2 iii. Looking at the points on the outside, the numerators follow a set pattern 1. (1, √ 2, √ 3…) b. For Radians i. The denominators follow a set pattern 1. (6, 4, 3…)
Trig. Functions ● sin (x) ● tan (x) ● cos (x)
How to Evaluate Trig. Functions 1. Locate the angle on the unit circle (Ex. π/6) 2. Find its corresponding coordinate (√ 3/2, ½) 3. Depending on your function: a. sin = y b. cos = x c. tan = y/x
How to Evaluate Trig. Functions Ex. 1: sin (11π/6) Ex. 2: cos (5π/6) Ex. 3: tan (2π/3)
How to Evaluate Inverse Trig. Functions 1. Depending on your function: a. sin = y b. cos = x c. tan = y/x 2. Locate the coordinate on the unit circle 3. Find its corresponding angle