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Ch. 3 - Trigonometric Identities and Equations
Blitzer - Trigonometry 3rd Edition
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3장, 문제 3.3.58a

In Exercises 55–58, use the given information to find the exact value of each of the following:
a. sin(α/2)
sec α = ﹣3, 𝝅/2 < α < 𝝅

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Identify the given information: \(\sec \alpha = -3\) and the interval \(\frac{\pi}{2} < \alpha < \pi\).
Recall the relationship between secant and cosine: \(\sec \alpha = \frac{1}{\cos \alpha}\). Use this to find \(\cos \alpha\) by taking the reciprocal of \(\sec \alpha\).
Determine the sign of \(\cos \alpha\) in the given interval. Since \(\frac{\pi}{2} < \alpha < \pi\) corresponds to the second quadrant, where cosine is negative, confirm that \(\cos \alpha\) is negative.
Use the Pythagorean identity \(\sin^2 \alpha + \cos^2 \alpha = 1\) to find \(\sin \alpha\). Substitute the value of \(\cos \alpha\) and solve for \(\sin^2 \alpha\).
Determine the sign of \(\sin \alpha\) in the given interval. Since sine is positive in the second quadrant, take the positive square root to find \(\sin \alpha\).

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The Pythagorean identity, sin²α + cos²α = 1, allows calculation of sine when cosine is known. After finding cos α from sec α, use this identity to find sin α, ensuring the correct sign based on the quadrant.
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