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Ch. 1 - Trigonometric Functions
Lial - Trigonometry 12th Edition
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2장, 문제 41

Give all six trigonometric function values for each angle θ . Rationalize denominators when applicable.
sec θ = ―√5 , and θ is in quadrant II

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Recall the definition of the secant function: \(\sec \theta = \frac{1}{\cos \theta}\). Given \(\sec \theta = -\sqrt{5}\), find \(\cos \theta\) by taking the reciprocal: \(\cos \theta = \frac{1}{\sec \theta} = \frac{1}{-\sqrt{5}}\).
Rationalize the denominator of \(\cos \theta\): multiply numerator and denominator by \(\sqrt{5}\) to get \(\cos \theta = -\frac{\sqrt{5}}{5}\).
Since \(\theta\) is in quadrant II, recall the signs of trigonometric functions there: \(\cos \theta\) is negative, \(\sin \theta\) is positive. This confirms the sign of \(\cos \theta\) is correct.
Use the Pythagorean identity \(\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta = 1\) to find \(\sin \theta\). Substitute \(\cos \theta = -\frac{\sqrt{5}}{5}\) and solve for \(\sin \theta\).
Once \(\sin \theta\) is found, determine the remaining trigonometric functions using their definitions: \(\tan \theta = \frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta}\), \(\csc \theta = \frac{1}{\sin \theta}\), and \(\cot \theta = \frac{1}{\tan \theta}\). Remember to keep track of signs based on the quadrant.

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