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The Unit Circle

Trigonometric Functions

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Objectives

In this lesson, you will learn to:

  • Identify coordinates for special points along the unit circle using reference angles.
  • Determine whether a given coordinate is located on the unit circle.
  • Use the unit circle and reference angles to find the exact values of sine and cosine at special angles.
  • Use fundamental identities to evaluate trig functions.
  • Compute area of triangles.