Chapter 9

A Graphical Approach to Precalculus with Limits · 556 exercises

Problem 30

Perform each calculation. $$75^{\circ} 15^{\prime}+83^{\circ} 32^{\prime}$$

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Problem 31

Graph each function over a two-period interval. Give the period and amplinde. $$y=\cos 2 x$$

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Problem 31

Graph each function over a one-period interval. $$y=\sec (x-2 \pi)$$

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Problem 31

Length of a Shadow Suppose that the angle of elevation of the sun is \(23.4^{\circ} .\) Find the length of the shadow cast by a woman who is 5.75 feet tall.

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Problem 31

Consider the damped oscillatory function $$s(x)=5 e^{-0.3 x} \cos \pi x$$ (a) Graph \(y_{3}=5 e^{-0.3 x} \cos \pi x\) in \([0,3]\) by \([-5,5]\) (b) The graph of which function is the upper envelope of the graph of \(y_{3} ?\) (c) For what values of \(x\) does the graph of \(y_{3}\) touch the graph of the function found in part (b)?

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Problem 31

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. $$\csc \frac{\pi}{6}$$

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Problem 31

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. $$(1, \sqrt{3})$$

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Problem 31

Perform each calculation. $$47^{\circ} 29^{\prime}-71^{\circ} 18^{\prime}$$

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Problem 32

Graph each function over a two-period interval. Give the period and amplinde. $$y=\cos \frac{3}{4} x$$

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Problem 32

Graph each function over a one-period interval. $$y=\csc (x+2 \pi)$$

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Problem 32

Height of a Tower The shadow of a vertical tower is 40.6 meters long when the angle of elevation of the sun is \(34.6^{\circ} .\) Find the height of the tower.

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Problem 32

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

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Problem 32

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. $$(-1, \sqrt{3})$$

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Problem 32

Perform each calculation. $$47^{\circ} 23^{\prime}-73^{\circ} 48^{\prime}$$

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Problem 33

Graph each function over a two-period interval. Give the period and amplinde. $$y=2 \sin \frac{1}{4} x$$

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Problem 33

Graph each function over a one-period interval. $$y=3 \sec \frac{1}{4} x$$

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Problem 33

From a window 30.0 feet above the street, the angle of elevation to the top of the building across the street is \(50.0^{\circ}\) and the angle of depression to the base of this building is \(20.0^{\circ} .\) Find the height of the building across the street.

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Problem 33

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

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Problem 33

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. $$(\sqrt{2}, \sqrt{2})$$

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Problem 33

Perform each calculation. $$90^{\circ}-72^{\circ} 58^{\prime} 11^{\prime \prime}$$

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Problem 34

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

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Problem 34

Graph each function over a one-period interval. $$y=-2 \sec \frac{1}{2} x$$

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Problem 34

The angle of elevation from the top of a small building to the top of a nearby taller building is \(46^{\circ} 40^{\prime},\) and the angle of depression to the bottom is \(14^{\circ} 10^{\prime} .\) If the smaller building is 28.0 meters high, find the height of the taller building.

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Problem 34

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. $$\cot \frac{\pi}{4}$$

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Problem 34

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. $$(-\sqrt{2},-\sqrt{2})$$

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Problem 35

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

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Problem 35

Graph each function over a one-period interval. $$y=-\frac{1}{2} \csc \left(x+\frac{\pi}{2}\right)$$

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Problem 35

A student was asked to give the exact value of \(\sin 45^{\circ}\) Using his calculator, he gave the answer 0.7071067812 . The teacher did not give him credit. Why?

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Problem 35

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. $$(-2 \sqrt{3},-2)$$

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Problem 35

Convert each angle measure to decimal degrees. Use a calculator, and round to the nearest thousandth of a degree if necessary. $$20^{\circ} 54^{\prime}$$

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Problem 36

Graph each function over a two-period interval. Give the period and amplinde. $$y=-5 \cos 2 x$$

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Problem 36

Graph each function over a one-period interval. $$y=\frac{1}{2} \csc \left(x-\frac{\pi}{2}\right)$$

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Problem 36

A student was asked to give an approximate value of sin \(45 .\) With her calculator in degree mode, she gave the value \(0.7071067812 .\) The teacher did not give her credit. What was her error?

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Problem 36

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. $$(-2 \sqrt{3}, 2)$$

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Problem 36

Convert each angle measure to decimal degrees. Use a calculator, and round to the nearest thousandth of a degree if necessary. $$38^{\circ} 42^{\prime}$$

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Problem 37

Graph each function over a two-period interval. State the phase shift. $$y=\sin \left(x-\frac{\pi}{4}\right)$$

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Problem 37

Graph each function over a one-period interval. $$y=\csc \left(x-\frac{\pi}{4}\right)$$

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Problem 37

A tunnel is to be dug from \(A\) to \(B\). Both \(A\) and \(B\) are visible from \(C\). If \(A C\) is 1.4923 miles, \(B C\) is 1.0837 miles, and \(C\) is exactly \(90^{\circ}\) find the measures of angles \(A\) and \(B\)

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Problem 37

Write each expression in terms of its co-function. $$\cot 73^{\circ}$$

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Problem 37

An equation of the terminal side of an angle \(\theta\) in standard position is given with a restriction on \(x\). Sketch the least positive angle \(\theta\), and find the values of the six trigonometric functions of \(\theta\). $$2 x+y=0, x \geq 0$$

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Problem 37

Convert each angle measure to decimal degrees. Use a calculator, and round to the nearest thousandth of a degree if necessary. $$91^{\circ} 35^{\prime} 54^{\circ}$$

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Problem 38

Graph each function over a two-period interval. State the phase shift. $$y=\cos \left(x-\frac{\pi}{3}\right)$$

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Problem 38

Graph each function over a one-period interval. $$y=\sec \left(x+\frac{3 \pi}{4}\right)$$

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Problem 38

An airplane is fly. ing \(10,500\) feet above the level ground. The angle of depression from the plane to the base of a tree is \(13^{\circ} 50^{\prime}\) How far horizontally must the plane fly to be directly over the tree?

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Problem 38

Write each expression in terms of its co-function. $$sec $39^{\circ}$$

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Problem 38

An equation of the terminal side of an angle \(\theta\) in standard position is given with a restriction on \(x\). Sketch the least positive angle \(\theta\), and find the values of the six trigonometric functions of \(\theta\). $$3 x+5 y=0, x \geq 0$$

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Problem 38

Convert each angle measure to decimal degrees. Use a calculator, and round to the nearest thousandth of a degree if necessary. $$34^{\circ} 51^{\prime} 35^{\prime \prime}$$

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Problem 39

Graph each function over a two-period interval. State the phase shift. $$y=2 \cos \left(x-\frac{\pi}{3}\right)$$

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Problem 39

Graph each function over a one-period interval. $$y=\sec \left(x+\frac{\pi}{4}\right)$$

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Problem 39

The angle of elevation from a point on the ground to the top of a pyramid is \(35^{\circ} 30^{\prime} .\) The angle of elevation from a point 135 feet farther back to the top of the pyramid is \(21^{\circ} 10^{\prime} .\) Find the height of the pyramid.

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