Mathematics A-Level
Modelling with trigonometry
What Modelling with trigonometry means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Modelling with trigonometry
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Applying trigonometric functions to model and solve real-world problems, interpreting the context and setting up equations.
Topics that use Modelling with trigonometry
- E: Trigonometry (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Algebraic manipulation
- Amplitude
- Asymptote
- Derivation and manipulation of identities
- Domain and range restrictions for functions
- exact trigonometric values
- Graphical behaviour including asymptotes and ranges
- harmonic form
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