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    Algebraic Methods: Edexcel IAL A Level Pure Mathematics 3 Revision Notes

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    This document provides guidance on proving trigonometric identities for Edexcel IAL A Level Pure Mathematics. It recommends using known trigonometric identities to prove new ones, being familiar with simple and compound angle formulas, and carefully handling fractions. Students are advised to start proofs from either side, use substitutions strategically, and refer to provided formulas. A worked example is included to demonstrate one proof approach.

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    Edexcel IAL A Level Pure Mathematics 3

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    Algebraic Methods

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    5.8.1 Trigonometric Proof
    Proving trigonometric identities

     You can use trigonometric identities you already know to prove new identities
     Make sure you know the simple trigonometric identities and further trigonometric identities
     To prove an identity start on one side and proceed step by step until you get to the other side

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     Clever substitution into the compound angle formulae can be a useful tool for proving identities

     Make sure you are confident handling fractions and fractions-within-fractions

     Always keep an eye on the ‘target’ expression – this can help suggest what identities to use
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    Exam Tip

    Don’t forget that you can start a proof from either end – sometimes it might be easier to start from the
    right-hand side (see the Worked Example below).

    A number of trigonometric identities are given to you in the Edexcel exam formulae booklet – make sure
    you know which ones are (and aren’t) in there.

    Worked Example

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