Chapter 9

A Graphical Approach to Precalculus with Limits · 556 exercises

Problem 21

Graph each function over the interval \([-2 \pi, 2 \pi] .\) Give the amplitude. $$y=2 \cos x$$

7 step solution

Problem 21

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

4 step solution

Problem 21

The position of a weight attached to a spring is $$s(t)=-4 \cos 10 t$$ inches after \(t\) seconds. (a) What is the maximum height that 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 \(s(1.466)\)

5 step solution

Problem 21

If we are given an acute angle and a side of a right triangle, what unknown part of the triangle requires the least work to find?

4 step solution

Problem 21

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. $$sec $30^{\circ}$$

5 step solution

Problem 21

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. $$(-8,15)$$

5 step solution

Problem 22

Graph each function over the interval \([-2 \pi, 2 \pi] .\) Give the amplitude. $$y=3 \sin x$$

7 step solution

Problem 22

Find the (a) period, (b) phase shift (if any), and (c) range of each function. $$y=-\frac{3}{2} \sec (x-\pi)$$

4 step solution

Problem 22

Spring Motion \(\quad\) A weight attached to a spring is pulled down 3 inches below the equilibrium position. (a) Assuming that the frequency is \(\frac{6}{\pi}\) oscillations per second, find a trigonometric model that gives the position of the weight at time \(t\) seconds. (b) What is the period?

5 step solution

Problem 22

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. $$\csc 30^{\circ}$$

4 step solution

Problem 22

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. $$(15,-8)$$

4 step solution

Problem 23

Graph each function over the interval \([-2 \pi, 2 \pi] .\) Give the amplitude. $$y=\frac{2}{3} \sin x$$

6 step solution

Problem 23

Find the (a) period, (b) phase shift (if any), and (c) range of each function. $$y=\frac{5}{2} \cot \left[\frac{1}{3}\left(x-\frac{\pi}{2}\right)\right]$$

3 step solution

Problem 23

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. $$\csc 45^{\circ}$$

4 step solution

Problem 23

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. $$(7,-24)$$

7 step solution

Problem 24

Graph each function over the interval \([-2 \pi, 2 \pi] .\) Give the amplitude. $$y=\frac{3}{4} \cos x$$

6 step solution

Problem 24

Find the (a) period, (b) phase shift (if any), and (c) range of each function. $$y=-3 \tan \left[\frac{1}{2}\left(x+\frac{\pi}{4}\right)\right]$$

3 step solution

Problem 24

Use a graphing calculator to graph $$\begin{aligned}&y_{1}=e^{-x} \sin x\\\&y_{2}=e^{-x}\\\&\text { and } \quad y_{3}=-e^{-x}\end{aligned}$$ in the viewing window \([0, \pi]\) by \([-0.5,0.5]\) (a) Find the \(x\) -intercepts of the graph of \(y_{1}\). Explain the relationship of these \(x\) -intercepts to those of the graph of \(y=\sin x\) (b) Find the \(x\) -coordinate of any points of intersection of \(y_{1}\) and \(y_{2}\) or \(y_{1}\) and \(y_{3}\)

5 step solution

Problem 24

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. $$sec $45^{\circ}$$

5 step solution

Problem 24

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. $$(-24,-7)$$

8 step solution

Problem 25

Graph each function over the interval \([-2 \pi, 2 \pi] .\) Give the amplitude. $$y=-\cos x$$

5 step solution

Problem 25

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

4 step solution

Problem 25

Explain why the angle of depression \(D A B\) has the same measure as the angle of elevation \(A B C\) in the figure. (Assume that line \(A D\) is parallel to line \(C B\).)

5 step solution

Problem 25

Damped Motion A weight attached to a spring is submerged in water. Suppose that its displacement from its equilibrium position can be modeled by $$D(t)=2 e^{-2 t} \cos 2 \pi t$$ where \(D\) is in inches and \(t \geq 0\) is in seconds. Note that when \(D<0\) the spring is stretched, and when \(D>0\) the spring is compressed. (a) What is the initial displacement of the weight when \(t=0 ?\) (b) What is the frequency? (c) Approximate graphically the time when the spring is compressed \(\frac{1}{e}\) inch.

3 step solution

Problem 25

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. $$\cos 45^{\circ}$$

4 step solution

Problem 25

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. $$(0,2)$$

4 step solution

Problem 26

Graph each function over the interval \([-2 \pi, 2 \pi] .\) Give the amplitude. $$y=-\sin x$$

6 step solution

Problem 26

Find the (a) period, (b) phase shift (if any), and (c) range of each function. $$y=-\frac{1}{3} \csc \left(\frac{1}{2} x-\frac{\pi}{2}\right)$$

4 step solution

Problem 26

The voltage in a circuit with alternating current is given by $$V(t)=160 e^{-20 t} \cos 120 \pi t$$ where \(V\) is in volts and \(t \geq 0\) is in seconds. (a) What is the initial voltage when \(t=0 ?\) (b) What is the frequency of the voltage? (c) Solve \(V(t)=100\) graphically.

3 step solution

Problem 26

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. $$\cot 45^{\circ}$$

4 step solution

Problem 26

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. $$(0,5)$$

5 step solution

Problem 27

Graph each function over the interval \([-2 \pi, 2 \pi] .\) Give the amplitude. $$y=-2 \sin x$$

6 step solution

Problem 27

Find the (a) period, (b) phase shift (if any), and (c) range of each function. $$y=-1-\tan \left(x+\frac{\pi}{4}\right)$$

4 step solution

Problem 27

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. $$\sin \frac{\pi}{3}$$

4 step solution

Problem 27

Find the measure of each angle. Supplementary angles with measures \(6 x-4\) degrees and \(8 x-12\) degrees.

5 step solution

Problem 28

Graph each function over the interval \([-2 \pi, 2 \pi] .\) Give the amplitude. $$y=-3 \cos x$$

6 step solution

Problem 28

Find the (a) period, (b) phase shift (if any), and (c) range of each function. $$y=2+\cot \left(2 x-\frac{\pi}{3}\right)$$

4 step solution

Problem 28

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. $$\cos \frac{\pi}{3}$$

5 step solution

Problem 28

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. $$(-5,0)$$

6 step solution

Problem 28

Find the measure of each angle. Complementary angles with measures \(9 z+6\) degrees and \(3 z\) degrees.

5 step solution

Problem 29

Graph each function over a two-period interval. Give the period and amplinde. $$y=\sin \frac{1}{2} x$$

4 step solution

Problem 29

Height of a Ladder on a Wall A 13.5 -meter fire-truck ladder is leaning against a wall. Find the distance \(d\) the ladder goes up the wall (above the top of the fire truck) if the ladder makes an angle of \(43^{\circ} 50^{\prime}\) with the horizontal.

5 step solution

Problem 29

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. $$\tan \frac{\pi}{3}$$

4 step solution

Problem 29

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. $$(0,-4)$$

9 step solution

Problem 29

Perform each calculation. $$62^{\circ} 18^{\prime}+21^{\circ} 41^{\prime}$$

4 step solution

Problem 30

Graph each function over a two-period interval. Give the period and amplinde. $$y=\sin \frac{2}{3} x$$

4 step solution

Problem 30

Graph each function over a one-period interval. $$y=\csc x$$

6 step solution

Problem 30

Length of a Guy Wire A weather tower used to measure wind speed has a guy wire attached to it 175 feet above the ground. The angle between the wire and the vertical tower is \(57.0^{\circ} .\) Approximate the length of the guy wire.

4 step solution

Problem 30

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. $$\cot \frac{\pi}{3}$$

5 step solution

Problem 30

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. $$(0,-3)$$

4 step solution

Show/ page