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Ch. 1 - Trigonometric Functions
Lial - Trigonometry 12th Edition
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Capitolo 2, Problema 39

Give all six trigonometric function values for each angle θ . Rationalize denominators when applicable.
cos θ = ―5/8 , and θ is in quadrant III

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Recall that the six trigonometric functions are sine (sin), cosine (cos), tangent (tan), cosecant (csc), secant (sec), and cotangent (cot). We are given cos \( \theta = -\frac{5}{8} \) and that \( \theta \) is in quadrant III.
Since \( \theta \) is in quadrant III, both sine and cosine are negative, and tangent is positive. Use the Pythagorean identity to find sin \( \theta \): \[ \sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta = 1 \] Substitute \( \cos \theta = -\frac{5}{8} \): \[ \sin^2 \theta + \left(-\frac{5}{8}\right)^2 = 1 \] Simplify and solve for \( \sin^2 \theta \).
Take the square root of \( \sin^2 \theta \) to find \( \sin \theta \). Since \( \theta \) is in quadrant III, \( \sin \theta \) is negative.
Find \( \tan \theta \) using the definition: \[ \tan \theta = \frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta} \] Use the values of \( \sin \theta \) and \( \cos \theta \) found in previous steps.
Calculate the reciprocal functions: \[ \csc \theta = \frac{1}{\sin \theta}, \quad \sec \theta = \frac{1}{\cos \theta}, \quad \cot \theta = \frac{1}{\tan \theta} \] Remember to rationalize denominators if necessary.

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