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# Geometric Trig

##### Age 16 to 18 ShortChallenge Level

This problem uses basic notions of trigonometry and areas of triangles which are fundamental to developments in A-level mathematics.

Being able to work with diagrams such as this is useful prepation for both coordinate geometry and mechanics.
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