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- 0. Review of College Algebra4h 45m
- 1. Measuring Angles40m
- 2. Trigonometric Functions on Right Triangles2h 5m
- 3. Unit Circle1h 19m
- 4. Graphing Trigonometric Functions1h 19m
- 5. Inverse Trigonometric Functions and Basic Trigonometric Equations1h 41m
- 6. Trigonometric Identities and More Equations2h 34m
- 7. Non-Right Triangles1h 38m
- 8. Vectors2h 25m
- 9. Polar Equations2h 5m
- 10. Parametric Equations1h 6m
- 11. Graphing Complex Numbers1h 7m
2. Trigonometric Functions on Right Triangles
Trigonometric Functions on Right Triangles
Problem 43
Textbook Question
Give all six trigonometric function values for each angle θ . Rationalize denominators when applicable.
sec θ = 5/4 , and θ is in quadrant IV
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Recall that the secant function is the reciprocal of the cosine function, so from \(\sec \theta = \frac{5}{4}\), we can find \(\cos \theta\) by taking the reciprocal: \(\cos \theta = \frac{4}{5}\).
Since \(\theta\) is in quadrant IV, cosine is positive and sine is negative in this quadrant. Use the Pythagorean identity \(\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta = 1\) to find \(\sin \theta\). Substitute \(\cos \theta = \frac{4}{5}\) and solve for \(\sin \theta\).
Determine the sign of \(\sin \theta\) based on the quadrant. Since \(\theta\) is in quadrant IV, \(\sin \theta\) should be negative. So, take the negative root from the previous step.
Find \(\tan \theta\) using the identity \(\tan \theta = \frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta}\). Substitute the values of \(\sin \theta\) and \(\cos \theta\) found earlier.
Calculate the remaining reciprocal functions: \(\csc \theta = \frac{1}{\sin \theta}\) and \(\cot \theta = \frac{1}{\tan \theta}\). Rationalize denominators if necessary.
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Reciprocal Trigonometric Functions
The six trigonometric functions include sine, cosine, tangent, cosecant, secant, and cotangent. Secant (sec θ) is the reciprocal of cosine (cos θ), meaning sec θ = 1/cos θ. Knowing sec θ allows you to find cos θ, which is essential for determining the other functions.
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Sign of Trigonometric Functions in Quadrants
The sign of trigonometric functions depends on the quadrant of the angle. In quadrant IV, cosine and secant are positive, while sine and cosecant are negative. This knowledge helps assign correct signs to the calculated values of all six functions.
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Pythagorean Identity and Rationalizing Denominators
The Pythagorean identity, sin²θ + cos²θ = 1, allows calculation of sine once cosine is known. Rationalizing denominators involves rewriting expressions to eliminate radicals or fractions in the denominator, ensuring answers are in standard simplified form.
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Solve each problem. See Examples 3 and 4.Distance through a Tunnel A tunnel is to be built from point A to point B. Both A and B are visible from C. If AC is 1.4923 mi and BC is 1.0837 mi, and if C is 90°, find the measures of angles A and B.
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