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Core Trigonometry

Syllabus section C6: Core Trigonometry.

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0580

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Mathematics

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CambridgeIGCSEMathematics0580

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What this unit covers

  • Pythagoras’ theorem: Understand and apply Pythagoras' theorem.
  • Right-angled triangles: Understand and apply the sine, cosine, and tangent ratios for acute angles in right-angled triangles, with angles provided in degrees and answers rounded to one decimal place. Solve two-dimensional problems using Pythagoras' theorem and trigonometric principles, which may involve knowledge of bearings.