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Ch. 1 - Trigonometric Functions
Lial - Trigonometry 12th Edition
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Capitolo 2, Problema 54

Determine whether each statement is possible or impossible. See Example 4. sin θ = 3

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Recall the range of the sine function: for any angle \( \theta \), \( \sin \theta \) must satisfy \( -1 \leq \sin \theta \leq 1 \).
Examine the given value \( \sin \theta = 3 \) and compare it to the possible range of sine values.
Since 3 is greater than 1, it lies outside the range of possible sine values.
Therefore, it is impossible for \( \sin \theta \) to equal 3 for any real angle \( \theta \).
Conclude that the statement \( \sin \theta = 3 \) is impossible.

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