Chapter 9

A Graphical Approach to Precalculus with Limits · 556 exercises

Problem 12

Rationalize the denominators for the given expressions. Assume all expressions containing \(x\) are positive. $$\frac{1}{3 \sqrt{7}}$$

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Problem 12

Find (a) the complement and (b) the supplement of each angle. Do not use a calculator. $$\frac{\pi}{12}$$

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Problem 12

Determine what fraction of the circumference of the unit circle each value of s represents. For example, \(s=\pi\) represents \(\frac{1}{2}\) of the circumference of the unit circle. Do not use a calculator. $$s=\frac{7 \pi}{6}$$

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Problem 13

To show that sec(- \(x\) ) = sec \(x\) for all \(x\) in the domain, we begin by writing $$ \sec (-x)=\frac{1}{\cos (-x)} $$ and then use the fact that \(\cos (-x)=\cos x\) for all \(x\) to complete the argument. Use this method to prove each of the following. $$\tan (-x)=-\tan x$$

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Problem 13

For expression in Column I, choose the expression from Column II that completes a fundamental identity. Do not use a calculator. \(\mathbf{I}\) \(\frac{\cos x}{\sin x}=\)_____ \(\mathbf{I}\) A. \(\sin ^{2} x+\cos ^{2} x\) B. cot \(x\) C. \(\sec ^{2} x\) D. \(\frac{\sin x}{\cos x}\) E. \(\cos x\)

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Problem 13

A note on the piano has frequency \(F\). Suppose the maximum displacement at the center of the piano wire is given by \(s(0)\). Find constants a and \(\omega\) so that the equation \(s(t)=a \cos \omega t\) models this displacement. Graph s in the viewing window \([0,0.05]\) by \([-0.3,0.3]\). $$F=55 ; s(0)=0.14$$

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Problem 13

Solve each right triangle. In each case, \(C=90^{\circ} .\) If angle information is given in degrees and minutes, give answers in the same way. If given in decimal degrees, do likewise in answers. When two sides are given, give angles in degrees and minutes. \(a=12\) yards; \(c=37\) yards

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Problem 13

Complete the table with exact trigonometric function values. Do not use a calculator. $$\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|} \hline \theta & \sin \theta & \cos \theta & \tan \theta & \cot \theta & \sec \theta & \csc \theta \\ \hline 135^{\circ} & \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2} & -\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2} & & & -\sqrt{2} & \sqrt{2} \\ \hline \end{array}$$

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Problem 13

Rationalize the denominators for the given expressions. Assume all expressions containing \(x\) are positive. $$\frac{1}{\sqrt{x}}$$

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Problem 13

What fraction of a complete revolution is each of the following angles? (a) \(180^{\circ}\) (b) \(40^{\circ}\) (c) \(1^{\circ}\)

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Problem 14

To show that sec(- \(x\) ) = sec \(x\) for all \(x\) in the domain, we begin by writing $$ \sec (-x)=\frac{1}{\cos (-x)} $$ and then use the fact that \(\cos (-x)=\cos x\) for all \(x\) to complete the argument. Use this method to prove each of the following. $$\cot (-x)=-\cot x$$

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Problem 14

A note on the piano has frequency \(F\). Suppose the maximum displacement at the center of the piano wire is given by \(s(0)\). Find constants a and \(\omega\) so that the equation \(s(t)=a \cos \omega t\) models this displacement. Graph s in the viewing window \([0,0.05]\) by \([-0.3,0.3]\). $$F=220 ; s(0)=0.06$$

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Problem 14

Solve each right triangle. In each case, \(C=90^{\circ} .\) If angle information is given in degrees and minutes, give answers in the same way. If given in decimal degrees, do likewise in answers. When two sides are given, give angles in degrees and minutes. \(b=15\) feet; \(c=17\) feet

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Problem 14

Complete the table with exact trigonometric function values. Do not use a calculator. $$\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|} \hline \theta & \sin \theta & \cos \theta & \tan \theta & \cot \theta & \sec \theta & \csc \theta \\ \hline 150^{\circ} & & -\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} & -\frac{\sqrt{3}}{3} & & & 2\\\ \hline \end{array}$$

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Problem 14

Rationalize the denominators for the given expressions. Assume all expressions containing \(x\) are positive. $$\frac{1}{\sqrt{x-1}}$$

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Problem 14

What fraction of a complete revolution is each of the following angles? (a) \(\frac{\pi}{6}\) (b) \(\frac{\pi}{2}\) (c) \(2 \pi\)

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Problem 15

Find the (a) period, (b) phase shift (if any), and (c) range of each function. $$y=\frac{1}{2} \csc x$$

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Problem 15

Write the equation, and then determine the amplitude, period, and frequency of the simple harmonic motion of a particle moving uniformly around a circle of radius 2 units, with angular speed (a) 2 radians per second and (b) 4 radians per second.

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Problem 15

Solve each right triangle. In each case, \(C=90^{\circ} .\) If angle information is given in degrees and minutes, give answers in the same way. If given in decimal degrees, do likewise in answers. When two sides are given, give angles in degrees and minutes. A=28.0^{\circ} ; c=17.4 \text { feet }

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Problem 15

Complete the table with exact trigonometric function values. Do not use a calculator. $$\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|} \hline \theta & \sin \theta & \cos \theta & \tan \theta & \cot \theta & \sec \theta & \csc \theta \\ \hline 210^{\circ} & -\frac{1}{2} & &\frac{\sqrt{3}}{3} & \sqrt{3} & & \- 2\\\ \hline \end{array}$$

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Problem 15

Rationalize the denominators for the given expressions. Assume all expressions containing \(x\) are positive. $$\frac{6}{\sqrt{1-x^{2}}}$$

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Problem 15

An angle measures \(x\) degrees. (a) What is the measure of its complement? (b) What is the measure of its supplement?

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Problem 16

Find the (a) period, (b) phase shift (if any), and (c) range of each function. $$y=2 \sec \frac{1}{2} x$$

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Problem 16

What are the period \(P\) and frequency \(T\) of the oscillation of a pendulum of length \(\frac{1}{2}\) foot? (Hint:\(P=2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{L}{32}},\) where \(L\) is the length of the pendulum in feet and \(P\) is in seconds.)

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Problem 16

Solve each right triangle. In each case, \(C=90^{\circ} .\) If angle information is given in degrees and minutes, give answers in the same way. If given in decimal degrees, do likewise in answers. When two sides are given, give angles in degrees and minutes. B=46.0^{\circ} ; c=29.7 \text { meters }

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Problem 16

Complete the table with exact trigonometric function values. Do not use a calculator. $$\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|} \hline \theta & \sin \theta & \cos \theta & \tan \theta & \cot \theta & \sec \theta & \csc \theta \\ \hline 240^{\circ} &-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} & -\frac{1}{2} & & & -2 & \frac{2}{3}\\\ \hline \end{array}$$

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Problem 16

Rationalize the denominators for the given expressions. Assume all expressions containing \(x\) are positive. $$\frac{7}{\sqrt{4-x^{2}}}$$

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Problem 16

An angle measures \(x\) radians. (a) What is the measure of its complement? (b) What is the measure of its supplement?

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Problem 17

Find the (a) period, (b) phase shift (if any), and (c) range of each function. $$y=\tan \frac{1}{2} x$$

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Problem 17

Solve each right triangle. In each case, \(C=90^{\circ} .\) If angle information is given in degrees and minutes, give answers in the same way. If given in decimal degrees, do likewise in answers. When two sides are given, give angles in degrees and minutes. B=73.0^{\circ} ; b=128 \text { inches }

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Problem 17

For each expression, (a) give the exact value and (b) if the exact value is irrational, use your calculator to support your answer in part (a) by finding a decimal approximation. $$\tan 30^{\circ}$$

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Problem 17

Sketch an angle \(\theta\) in standard position such that \(\theta\) has the least possible positive measure, and the given point is on the terminal side of \(\theta .\) Find the values of the six trigonometric functions for each angle. Rationalize denominators when applicable. Do not use a calculator. $$(5,-12)$$

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Problem 17

March each function defined in Column I with the appropriate description in Column \(\mathrm{II.}\) Do not use a calculator. I $$y=3 \sin (2 x-4)$$ II A. Amplitude \(=2 ;\) period \(=\frac{\pi}{2} ;\) phase shift \(=\frac{3}{4}\) B. Amplitude \(=3 ;\) period \(=\pi ;\) phase shift \(=2\) C. Amplitude \(=4 ;\) period \(=\frac{2 \pi}{3} ;\) phase shift \(=\frac{2}{3}\) D. Amplitude \(=2 ;\) period \(=\frac{2 \pi}{3} ;\) phase shift \(=\frac{4}{3}\)

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Problem 18

Find the (a) period, (b) phase shift (if any), and (c) range of each function. $$y=\cot \left(x+\frac{\pi}{3}\right)$$

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Problem 18

The formula for the up-and-down motion of a weight on a spring is given by $$s(t)=a \sin \sqrt{\frac{k}{m}} t$$ If the spring constant \(k\) is \(4,\) what mass \(m\) must be used to produce a period of 1 second?

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Problem 18

For each expression, (a) give the exact value and (b) if the exact value is irrational, use your calculator to support your answer in part (a) by finding a decimal approximation. $$\cot 30^{\circ}$$

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Problem 18

Sketch an angle \(\theta\) in standard position such that \(\theta\) has the least possible positive measure, and the given point is on the terminal side of \(\theta .\) Find the values of the six trigonometric functions for each angle. Rationalize denominators when applicable. Do not use a calculator. $$(-12,-5)$$

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Problem 18

March each function defined in Column I with the appropriate description in Column \(\mathrm{II.}\) Do not use a calculator. I $$y=2 \sin (3 x-4)$$ II A. Amplitude \(=2 ;\) period \(=\frac{\pi}{2} ;\) phase shift \(=\frac{3}{4}\) B. Amplitude \(=3 ;\) period \(=\pi ;\) phase shift \(=2\) C. Amplitude \(=4 ;\) period \(=\frac{2 \pi}{3} ;\) phase shift \(=\frac{2}{3}\) D. Amplitude \(=2 ;\) period \(=\frac{2 \pi}{3} ;\) phase shift \(=\frac{4}{3}\)

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Problem 19

Find the (a) period, (b) phase shift (if any), and (c) range of each function. $$y=2 \csc \frac{1}{2} x$$

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Problem 19

Solve each right triangle. In each case, \(C=90^{\circ} .\) If angle information is given in degrees and minutes, give answers in the same way. If given in decimal degrees, do likewise in answers. When two sides are given, give angles in degrees and minutes. \(a=76.4\) yards; \(b=39.3\) yards

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Problem 19

For each expression, (a) give the exact value and (b) if the exact value is irrational, use your calculator to support your answer in part (a) by finding a decimal approximation. $$\sin 30^{\circ}$$

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Problem 19

Sketch an angle \(\theta\) in standard position such that \(\theta\) has the least possible positive measure, and the given point is on the terminal side of \(\theta .\) Find the values of the six trigonometric functions for each angle. Rationalize denominators when applicable. Do not use a calculator. $$(-3,4)$$

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Problem 19

Find the degree measure of the smaller angle formed by the hands of a clock at the following times. Do not use a calculator. $$3: 15$$

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Problem 20

Find the (a) period, (b) phase shift (if any), and (c) range of each function. $$y=3 \csc 2 x$$

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Problem 20

The position of a weight attached to a spring is $$s(t)=-5 \cos 4 \pi t$$ inches after \(t\) seconds. (a) What is the maximum height to which the weight rises above the equilibrium position? (b) What are the frequency and period? (c) When does the weight first reach its maximum height? (d) Calculate and interpret \(s(1.3)\)

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Problem 20

Solve each right triangle. In each case, \(C=90^{\circ} .\) If angle information is given in degrees and minutes, give answers in the same way. If given in decimal degrees, do likewise in answers. When two sides are given, give angles in degrees and minutes. \(a=958\) meters; \(b=489\) meters

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Problem 20

For each expression, (a) give the exact value and (b) if the exact value is irrational, use your calculator to support your answer in part (a) by finding a decimal approximation. $$\cos 30^{\circ}$$

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Problem 20

Sketch an angle \(\theta\) in standard position such that \(\theta\) has the least possible positive measure, and the given point is on the terminal side of \(\theta .\) Find the values of the six trigonometric functions for each angle. Rationalize denominators when applicable. Do not use a calculator. $$(-4,-3)$$

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Problem 20

Find the degree measure of the smaller angle formed by the hands of a clock at the following times. Do not use a calculator. $$9: 00$$

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Problem 20

March each function defined in Column I with the appropriate description in Column \(\mathrm{II.}\) Do not use a calculator. I $$y=2 \sin (4 x-3)$$ II A. Amplitude \(=2 ;\) period \(=\frac{\pi}{2} ;\) phase shift \(=\frac{3}{4}\) B. Amplitude \(=3 ;\) period \(=\pi ;\) phase shift \(=2\) C. Amplitude \(=4 ;\) period \(=\frac{2 \pi}{3} ;\) phase shift \(=\frac{2}{3}\) D. Amplitude \(=2 ;\) period \(=\frac{2 \pi}{3} ;\) phase shift \(=\frac{4}{3}\)

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