Chapter 9

A Graphical Approach to Precalculus with Limits · 556 exercises

Problem 39

Write each expression in terms of its co-function. $$\sin 38^{\circ}$$

4 step solution

Problem 39

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 \(\theta\). $$-6 x-y=0, x \leq 0$$

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Problem 39

Convert each angle measure to degrees, minutes, and seconds. Use a calculator as necessary. Round to the nearest second. $$31.4296^{\circ}$$

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Problem 40

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

6 step solution

Problem 40

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

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Problem 40

A hump-back whale researcher is watching a whale approach directly toward her as she observes from the top of a lighthouse. When she first begins watching, the angle of depression of the whale is \(15^{\circ} 50^{\prime} .\) Just as the whale turns away from the lighthouse, the angle of depression is \(35^{\circ} 40^{\prime} .\) If the height of the lighthouse is 68.7 meters, find the horizontal distance \(x\) traveled by the whale as it approaches the lighthouse.

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Problem 40

Write each expression in terms of its co-function. $$\cos 19^{\circ}$$

4 step solution

Problem 40

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 \(\theta\). $$-5 x-3 y=0, x \leq 0$$

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Problem 40

Convert each angle measure to degrees, minutes, and seconds. Use a calculator as necessary. Round to the nearest second. $$59.0854^{\circ}$$

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Problem 41

Graph each function over a two-period interval. State the phase shift. $$y=2 \cos (x+\pi)$$

4 step solution

Problem 41

Graph each function over a one-period interval. $$y=\sec \left(\frac{1}{2} x+\frac{\pi}{3}\right)$$

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Problem 41

An antenna is on top of the center of a house. From a point on the ground 28.0 meters from the center of the house, the angle of elevation to the top of the antenna is \(27^{\circ} 10^{\prime},\) and the angle of elevation to the bottom of the antenna is \(18^{\circ} 10^{\prime} .\) Find the height of the antenna.

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Problem 41

Write each expression in terms of its co-function. $$\tan 25^{\circ} 43^{\prime}$$

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Problem 41

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 \(\theta\). $$-4 x+7 y=0, x \leq 0$$

4 step solution

Problem 41

Convert each angle measure to degrees, minutes, and seconds. Use a calculator as necessary. Round to the nearest second. $$89.9004^{\circ}$$

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Problem 42

Graph each function over a two-period interval. State the phase shift. $$y=-5 \sin \left(x+\frac{\pi}{2}\right)$$

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Problem 42

Graph each function over a one-period interval. $$y=\csc \left(\frac{1}{2} x-\frac{\pi}{4}\right)$$

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Problem 42

The angle of elevation from Lone Pine to the top of Mt. Whitney is \(10^{\circ} 50^{\prime} .\) A driver, traveling 7.00 kilometers from Lone Pine along a straight, level road toward Mt. Whitney, finds the angle of elevation to be \(22^{\circ} 40^{\prime} .\) Find the height of the top of Mt. Whitney above the level of the road.

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Problem 42

Write each expression in terms of its co-function. $$\sin 38^{\circ} 29^{\prime}$$

3 step solution

Problem 42

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 \(\theta\). $$6 x-5 y=0, x \geq 0$$

6 step solution

Problem 42

Convert each angle measure to degrees, minutes, and seconds. Use a calculator as necessary. Round to the nearest second. $$102.3771^{\circ}$$

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Problem 43

Refer to Example \(4 .\) Do not use a calculator. Let s correspond to the point ( \(x, y\) ) on the unit circle. (a) Determine the quadrant where ( \(x, y\) ) is located. (b) Determine whether sin \(s\) and cos \(s\) are positive or negative. $$s=-\frac{3 \pi}{4}$$

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Problem 43

Graph each function over a two-period interval. State the phase shift. $$y=\sin \left(2 x+\frac{\pi}{4}\right)$$

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Problem 43

Graph each function over a one-period interval. $$y=2+3 \sec (2 x-\pi)$$

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Problem 43

Write each expression in terms of its co-function. $$\cos \frac{\pi}{5}$$

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Problem 43

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 \(\theta\). $$x+y=0, x \geq 0$$

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Problem 43

Sketch each angle in standard position. Draw an arrow representing the correct amount of notation. Find the measure of two other angles, one positive and one negative, that are co terminal with the given angle. Give the quadrant of each angle. $$75^{\circ}$$

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Problem 44

Let \(s\) correspond to the point \((x, y)\) on the unit circle. \(s=\frac{\pi}{7}\) (a) Determine the quadrant where \((x, y)\) is located. (b) Determine whether sin \(s\) and \(\cos s\) are positive or negative.

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Problem 44

Graph each function over a two-period interval. State the phase shift. $$y=\cos \left(3 x-\frac{3 \pi}{5}\right)$$

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Problem 44

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

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Problem 44

Write each expression in terms of its co-function. $$\sin \frac{\pi}{3}$$

4 step solution

Problem 44

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 \(\theta\). $$x-y=0, x \geq 0$$

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Problem 44

Sketch each angle in standard position. Draw an arrow representing the correct amount of notation. Find the measure of two other angles, one positive and one negative, that are co terminal with the given angle. Give the quadrant of each angle. $$89^{\circ}$$

5 step solution

Problem 45

Find the (a) amplitude, (b) period, (c) phase shift (if any). (d) vertical translation (if any), and (e) range of each finction. Then graph the function over at least one period. $$y=-4 \sin (2 x-\pi)$$

5 step solution

Problem 45

Graph each function over a one-period interval. $$y=1-\frac{1}{2} \csc \left(x-\frac{3 \pi}{4}\right)$$

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Problem 45

A ship leaves port and sails on a bearing of \(\mathrm{N} 28^{\circ} 10^{\prime} \mathrm{E}\). Another ship leaves the same port at the same time and sails on a bearing of \(\mathrm{S} 61^{\circ} 50^{\prime} \mathrm{E} .\) If the first ship sails at \(24.0 \mathrm{mph}\) and the second sails at \(28.0 \mathrm{mph}\), find the distance \(x\) between the two ships after 4 hours.

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Problem 45

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 \(\theta\). $$-\sqrt{3} x+y=0, x \leq 0$$

4 step solution

Problem 45

Sketch each angle in standard position. Draw an arrow representing the correct amount of notation. Find the measure of two other angles, one positive and one negative, that are co terminal with the given angle. Give the quadrant of each angle. $$174^{\circ}$$

5 step solution

Problem 46

Find the (a) amplitude, (b) period, (c) phase shift (if any). (d) vertical translation (if any), and (e) range of each finction. Then graph the function over at least one period. $$y=3 \cos (4 x+\pi)$$

6 step solution

Problem 46

Graph each function over a one-period interval. $$y=2+\frac{1}{4} \sec \left(\frac{1}{2} x-\pi\right)$$

5 step solution

Problem 46

Radio direction finders are set up at two points \(A\) and \(B\), which are 2.50 miles apart on an east-west line. From \(A\), it is found that the bearing of a signal from a radio transmitter is \(\mathrm{N} 36^{\circ} 20^{\prime} \mathrm{E}\). and the bearing of the same signal from \(B\) is \(N 53^{\circ} 40^{\prime} \mathrm{W}\) Find the distance of the transmitter from \(B\).

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Problem 46

Write each expression in terms of its co-function. $$\csc 0.3$$

5 step solution

Problem 46

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 \(\theta\). $$\sqrt{3} x+y=0, x \leq 0$$

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Problem 46

Sketch each angle in standard position. Draw an arrow representing the correct amount of notation. Find the measure of two other angles, one positive and one negative, that are co terminal with the given angle. Give the quadrant of each angle. $$234^{\circ}$$

5 step solution

Problem 47

Find the (a) amplitude, (b) period, (c) phase shift (if any). (d) vertical translation (if any), and (e) range of each finction. Then graph the function over at least one period. $$y=\frac{1}{2} \cos \left(\frac{1}{2} x-\frac{\pi}{4}\right)$$

6 step solution

Problem 47

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

4 step solution

Problem 47

Sketch each angle in standard position. Draw an arrow representing the correct amount of notation. Find the measure of two other angles, one positive and one negative, that are co terminal with the given angle. Give the quadrant of each angle. $$-61^{\circ}$$

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Problem 48

Find the (a) amplitude, (b) period, (c) phase shift (if any). (d) vertical translation (if any), and (e) range of each finction. Then graph the function over at least one period. $$y=-\frac{1}{4} \sin \left(\frac{3}{4} x+\frac{\pi}{8}\right)$$

5 step solution

Problem 48

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

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Problem 48

A plane flies 1.5 hours at 110 mph on a bearing of \(40^{\circ} .\) It then turns and flies 1.3 hours at the same speed on a bearing of \(130^{\circ} .\) How far is the plane from its starting point?

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