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Understand the precise values of sine and cosine for angles 0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, and 90°, as well as the tangent values for angles 0°, 30°, 45°, and 60°.

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Understand the precise values of sine and cosine for angles 0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, and 90°, as well as the tangent values for angles 0°, 30°, 45°, and 60°

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  • You need to be able to understand the precise values of sine and cosine for angles 0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, and 90°, as well as the tangent values for angles 0°, 30°, 45°, and 60°.
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  • Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.

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Trigonometric Values

Use the exact values of sine, cosine, and tangent for the angles 0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, and 90° to answer the following questions.

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    Calculate the exact value of sin 45°.

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