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Mathematical Methods Β· Unit 1 Β· Trigonometric functions Β· Introduction to trigonometric functions

Understand and use the exact values of cos(πœƒ), sin(πœƒ) and tan(πœƒ) at integer multiples of Ο€ 6 and Ο€ 4.

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Question 1

Determine the exact value of the following expression. $$\cos\left(\frac{5\pi}{6}\right) + 2\sin\left(\frac{\pi}{4}\right) - \tan\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right)$$

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Question 2

Evaluate $\cos\left(\frac{5\pi}{6}\right) + \sin\left(\frac{7\pi}{4}\right)$.

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Question 3

Determine all values of \(x\) that satisfy \(\sqrt{3}\tan(x) + 1 = 0\), where \(0 \leq x \leq 2\pi\). Express your answers in exact form using radians.

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