Trigonometry! Some of you may have been practicing trigonometry since 8th grade.. But who really likes trigonometry?
Trigonometry is simple logic and once you get the hang of it, it is a very interesting topic in math! And easy, too!
We all know the basics:
sinA = perpendicular/hypotenuse
cosA = base/hypotenuse
tanA = sinA/cosA
= perpendicular/base
cotA = 1/tanA
= cosA/sinA
= base/perpendicular
sinA = 1/cosecA
cosA = 1/secA
tanA = 1/cotA
Trigonometric Table
Here are the important trigonometric identities you’ll need to memorize (YES, MEMORIZE!):
sin2A + cos2A = 1
1 + tan2A = sec2A
To remember the above identity, observe that s and t are different letters.
VS.
1 + cot 2A = cosec2A
To remember this identity, observe that c (cosec) and c (cot) are the same letters and cot is the inverse of tan.
While solving Proving Sums in Trigonometry,
Remember:
If you get a question like this:
P.T. (1+cosA)/(1 – cosA) = (cosecA + cotA)2
Observe that the RHS has cosecA=1/sinA and cotA=cosA/sinA
Since both cosecA and cotA, when simplified have sinA as the denominator, if we divide EACH TERM on the LHS by sinA, we will solve the sum.
You can also apply the same technique to proving sums which have cosA as the denominator.
Give it a try!
Here’s a link to the PDF file for the above notes:
ICSE NOTES – Trigonometric Identities and Tips to Remember
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Also see:
ICSE Maths: Algebraic Identities
ICSE Mathematics: Important Formulae and Points to Note
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Helpline for ICSE Students (Class 10) 
Hey I visited ur page it was quite good but I want more on compound angles n all…
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I found trignometry of NCERT so easy.So i want that i should get more tricky and time consuming questions on this site.
waiting for a early response.
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Hi there! Thanks for stopping by.
As mentioned in our tagline and on our About page, we post notes rather than sample questions. Our belief is that one can get hold of questions more easily than one can avail precise notes. Hence, we primarily focus on providing notes and tips to Class 10 students of ICSE.
We hope you find other relevant material for mathematics on our blog. Glad to have you here! Keep visiting. 🙂
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Same problem as harsh
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plz help me,,,,,,,
i am getting a lots of problem in solving trigonometric questions..
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hey there! I m a class 10 student having a desire to get 10 cgpa. i dont know to make a time table can u send it to me pls.
i dont go to any tutions so i need attention on my studies last year i got 9.4 cgpa help me to get higher this time
thank you
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Hi Pranjal,
We will get back to you via e-mail. Thank you for stopping by! Stay connected. 🙂
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It has very low give me more identities
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same problem as harsh.
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Hi, Aman!
Please check your e-mail. We have sent a draft timetable for you, as well. Hope it helps!
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Can you please help me with a daily study timetable too?
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Can you please help me with a daily study timetable too? I really can’t make time to self study at home 😦
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hi, i am ashish
when i solving proving question in trigonomentry.
give me simple way to prove the question
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Ashish,
Hi there and thanks for visiting our blog!
I would recommend that you practice immensely. As we suggested to another reader, solve and go through the solved examples in your textbook first to get a gist of the topic. Later, practice solving exercises and take note of where you are making mistakes. Keep practicing, ask your teacher for help, and make sure you explore different possibilities and ways of solving the same sum. Again, go to your teacher for guidance.
A small trick that may help is to simplify the LHS as far as you can and then simplify the RHS so that ultimately, both simplified versions are equal.
Hope this helps! If you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. 🙂
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Hello !! It is very good website very helpful.I do remember all the formulas but I don’t know when to use what
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Nimisha,
Hi there! Thank you for stopping by and for the kind words. We really appreciate it. 🙂
Regarding when to use which formula, we suggest you practice as much as you can. Solve and go through the solved examples in your textbook first to get a gist of the topic. Later, practice solving exercises and take note of where you are making mistakes. Keep practicing, ask your teacher for help, and make sure you explore different possibilities and ways of solving the same sum. Again, go to your teacher for guidance.
Hope this helps! If you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. 🙂
Stay connected!
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Hey can u plan a schedule for me because my study is not going regular! I m cbse class 10th student and I have to bring 10 cgpa in this session as 10 cgpa is not a big deal in class 10th. I m too much worried about my study because my summer vacations spent and i didnt study much and not regular. So please help me to plan my schedule for all five subjects: hindi english maths science and sst with main attention on 3 subject i.e maths science & sst.I hav 2 tutions for maths and science for 1 or 1 and half hour each. I m worried about sst very much. I have loads of school written work so i cant give time for self study. So help me to prepare well in 2 months. And shud i have to read ncert in science and sst. Well i cant read ncert in sst because its boring and syllabus is lengthy. Thank you
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Hi there! Thanks for stopping by.
Don’t worry about having wasted time.
“The time you enjoyed wasting is not wasted time!” 😉
On a serious note, we will respond in detail with a draft time table for you, via email within a few days.
Hope this helps! If you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. Stay connected! 🙂
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Can u help me in english language by providing questions
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No pdf link is there
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Akshit,
Another reader also mentioned coming across such a problem where the PDF wouldn’t open. I would suggest that you try opening the file on your computer or desktop. Please let us know if you face further problems.
Hope this helped! Thanks for visiting! 🙂
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i have my cbse grade 10 examination day after and i want to know is there any procedure or step which i can follow for trignometry. what i mean by steps is like u know first only multiply then go to this step, if it is not there try this one. so that it becomes easier to solve. the main probem with me is i dont know how to start a question especially the 3 and 4 markers. like u kno which step to do first – convert it to this or multiply by something or what.
please help me.
thanks in advance
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I need certain tips to solve trigonometric identities quickly. Any links?
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Hey! I am really facing huge difficulty in solving trigonometry. I really need help can you please help me. I am not able to solve one some in trigonometry please urgent help required. 🙂
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please give some tips to do circle .. i really can’t understand ..plz help me.
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I am feeling Trigonometry really very confusing.I know the identities but I am not able to apply it in their appropriate places.Can you please help me in this?Thank you
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Bhoomika,
The only way to get a hang of trigonometry is to practice, practice, and practice. Based on personal experience, if you keep practicing, you will gradually begin to know where to apply certain tricks and how to go about solving the question. Try solving questions previously asked in the ICSE examinations. Solve them twice or thrice to get a feel of them. On your third try, you are sure to get the correct answer on your own! 🙂
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how to solve questions in whch so many things are changed eg-sinA=1/cosecA
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Archit,
Could you please elaborate or give an example of such a quesion so that we are able to help you better? Thanks for visiting! 🙂
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Hey this is Samm here.
i really like the site and appreciate the initiative you guys have taken. its really helpful.
I was glad to find out that the 1+tan^2A=sec^2A formula’s shortcut was the way i remembered it too.
I am confused about the sum you have given for example, as i cannot understand if the lhs (1+cosA)/(1-cosA) or 1+cosA/(1-cosA).
thank you.
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Hi Samm!
Thank you very much for your kind words. I’m glad you find the notes helpful! 🙂
In reply to your question, LHS=(1+cosA)/(1-cosA). We will rectify that immediately to avoid further confusion. Thank you for pointing it out!
P.S. Great minds think alike, hence the shortcut strategy. 🙂
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Hi,I am going to appear for my ICSE board exam nexy yr.I am facing difficulties in studying fundamental identities.I dont know how to prove LHS=RHS.CAn you help?And give me some tips for preparing for the exam.Please!
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Hi Husain!
Well the first step in proving LHS=RHS in trigonometry, is to simplify things. First, take the LHS and simplify the LHS such that the simplified answer you get should be equal to the RHS. If you find that the LHS is too complicated, then simplify the RHS such that its simplified version is equal to the LHS.
For example,
Prove that cotA + tanA = secA + cosecA
First, we will take the LHS.
LHS
= cotA + tanA
= cosA/sinA + sinA/cosA
= (cos2A + sin2A)/cosAsinA [TAKING LCM=cosAsinA]
=1/cosAsinA [Since cos2A +sin2a = 1]
=1/cosA +1/sinA
=secA + cosecA [Since 1/cosA = secA and 1/sinA = cosecA]
Hence, LHS=RHS.
This was a simple proving problem which I solved here. If this isn’t what you were looking for, please specify what exactly you don’t understand while proving LHS=RHS so that I can do my best to help you. 🙂
Thank you and good luck for your preparation!
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