Paper 2 · Trigonometry ⏱ Tested in 5+ recent exam questions Lesson 5 of 8

Trigonometry 1.5: Sine Rule

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You’ll learn

  • Label a triangle with capital angles and small sides — side a opposite angle A
  • Use the sine rule a/sin A = b/sin B to find a missing side or angle
  • Spot a sine-rule question: you're given a side AND its opposite angle
  • Find the third angle by subtracting the other two from 180° when it has no known side

Most recent exam questions

  • 2025 P2 Q8(a)(i) — deferred
  • 2025 P2 Q8(c)(i)
  • 2024 P2 Q3(c)
  • 2024 P2 Q4(b)(ii) — deferred
  • 2023 P2 Q7(b)

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