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. $$\cos 19^{\circ}$$
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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 \(\theta\). $$-4 x+7 y=0, x \leq 0$$
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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. $$\sin 38^{\circ} 29^{\prime}$$
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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 \(\theta\). $$6 x-5 y=0, x \geq 0$$
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Problem 42
Convert each angle measure to degrees, minutes, and seconds. Use a calculator as necessary. Round to the nearest second. $$102.3771^{\circ}$$
5 step solution
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. $$y=-4 \sin (2 x-\pi)$$
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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 \(\theta\). $$-\sqrt{3} x+y=0, x \leq 0$$
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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 \(B\).
6 step solution
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. $$234^{\circ}$$
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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. $$y=-\frac{1}{4} \sin \left(\frac{3}{4} x+\frac{\pi}{8}\right)$$
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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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