GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths Solving Trig Equations (0° to 360°) Exam Questions
Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Solving Trig Equations (0° to 360°), with full model answers. Covers solving trigonometric equations in a range.
Solving Trig Equations (0° to 360°) exam questions
1 question pack of real past exam questions with its mark scheme. Answer every question without notes, then mark your answers line by line against the mark scheme.
About GCSE Maths Solving Trig Equations (0° to 360°)
Solving Trig Equations (0° to 360°) is a Grade 7+ GCSE Maths topic, so it mostly comes up on Higher tier papers. These questions suit Cambridge IGCSE. Work through the pack without notes, then mark every answer against the model answers and redo any you got wrong a few days later.
What you need to know
- Principal value From the inverse function.
- Other solutions Use symmetry of the graph.
- Range Check all solutions lie in range.
Common mistakes in Solving Trig Equations (0° to 360°)
- Giving only one solution.
- Wrong quadrant.
Try two Solving Trig Equations (0° to 360°) exam-style questions
1. Solve sin x = 0.5 for 0 to 360°. (2 marks)
Show the mark scheme answer
30°, 150°
2. Solve cos x = −0.5 for 0 to 360°. (2 marks)
Show the mark scheme answer
120°, 240°
Solving Trig Equations (0° to 360°) FAQs
Which exam boards include Solving Trig Equations (0° to 360°)?
These questions suit Cambridge IGCSE.
What grade is Solving Trig Equations (0° to 360°) in GCSE Maths?
It is a Grade 7+ topic, so it mostly appears on Higher tier papers.
How should I use these Solving Trig Equations (0° to 360°) questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.
