Sum and Difference Identities Worksheets
Practice exact trigonometric values and identities with angle units and domains stated.
Before you begin
Use radians, the unit circle and exact special-angle values.
Worked example
Use an angle sum identity to evaluate cos(45° + 30°) exactly.
- Use cos(A + B) = cos A cos B − sin A sin B.
- Substitute the exact 45° and 30° values and simplify.
Answer: (√6-√2)/4
Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.
Choose your level
These sets use the same exercise types and number ranges across level labels. Choose a fresh set for additional practice.
- Easy: Start with the preview and follow the worked example.
- Medium: Practice the same exercise types with a fresh numbered set.
- Hard: Use another set to practice explaining and checking your answers.
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Preview and print an easy set
Try six questions below, or choose a full set at your level.
1
Use an angle sum identity to evaluate sin(45° + 30°) exactly.
2
Use an angle difference identity to evaluate cos(45° − 30°) exactly.
3
Use an angle sum identity to evaluate cos(45° + 30°) exactly.
4
Use an angle difference identity to evaluate sin(45° − 30°) exactly.
5
Use an angle sum identity to evaluate sin(45° + 30°) exactly.
6
Use an angle difference identity to evaluate cos(45° − 30°) exactly.
Answer Key
1. (√6+√2)/42. (√6+√2)/43. (√6-√2)/44. (√6-√2)/45. (√6+√2)/46. (√6+√2)/4