6.1 Hints for Simplifying Trig Expressions.notebook
November 23, 2015
4.1 Simplifying Trigonometric Expressions
SLO: I can simplify trig expressions by using trig identities.
Keep your identity sheet in front of you at all times!
HINT #1: Perform the indicated operation
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• Re­write the expressions in terms of sin x and cosx and then simplify.
HINT #2:
Look for ways to factor the expression.
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6.1 Hints for Simplifying Trig Expressions.notebook
November 23, 2015
HINT #3
Multiply the numerator and denominator by the same factor.
HINT #4:
• If the denominator is a reciprocal function, write its primary function in the numerator.
• Rewrite everything in terms of sin and cos.
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6.1 Hints for Simplifying Trig Expressions.notebook
November 23, 2015
HINT #5
Look for ways to re­write products and quotients as quotient or reciprocal identities Assignment: Handout #22 ­ 42
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