Chapter 9

A Graphical Approach to Precalculus with Limits · 556 exercises

Problem 83

If \(n\) is an integer, \(n \cdot 180^{\circ}\) represents an integer multiple of \(180^{\circ},(2 n+1) \cdot 90^{\circ}\) represents an odd integer multiple of \(90^{\circ}\), and so on. Decide whether each expression is equal to \(0,1\), or \(-1\) or is undefined. $$\cos \left[(2 n+1) \cdot 180^{\circ}\right]$$

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Problem 83

Use the identity \(\cos ^{2} s+\sin ^{2} s=1\) to find the value of \(x\) or \(y,\) as appropriate. Then, assuming that \(s\) corresponds to the given point on the unit circle, find the six circular function values for \(s\). $$\left(-\frac{1}{3}, y\right), y<0$$

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Problem 83

Convert each radian measure to degrees. Round answers to the nearest minute. $$2$$

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Problem 83

Use a calculator to find a decimal approximation for each value. Give as many digits as your calculator displays. $$\tan 5$$

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Problem 84

If \(n\) is an integer, \(n \cdot 180^{\circ}\) represents an integer multiple of \(180^{\circ},(2 n+1) \cdot 90^{\circ}\) represents an odd integer multiple of \(90^{\circ}\), and so on. Decide whether each expression is equal to \(0,1\), or \(-1\) or is undefined. $$\cos \left(n \cdot 360^{\circ}\right)$$

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Problem 84

Use the identity \(\cos ^{2} s+\sin ^{2} s=1\) to find the value of \(x\) or \(y,\) as appropriate. Then, assuming that \(s\) corresponds to the given point on the unit circle, find the six circular function values for \(s\). $$\left(-\frac{1}{4}, y\right), y<0$$

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Problem 84

Convert each radian measure to degrees. Round answers to the nearest minute. $$5$$

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Problem 84

Use a calculator to find a decimal approximation for each value. Give as many digits as your calculator displays. $$\sec 10$$

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Problem 85

Identify the quadrant (or possible quadrants) of an angle \(\theta\) that satisfies the given conditions. $$\sin \theta>0, \csc \theta>0$$

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Problem 85

For each of the following, find tan \(s\), cot \(s\), sec \(s\), and csc \(s\). Do not use a calculator. $$\sin s=\frac{1}{2}, \cos s=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$$

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Problem 85

Convert each radian measure to degrees. Round answers to the nearest minute. $$1.74$$

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Problem 85

Use a reference angle to find \(\sin \theta\) and \(\cos \theta\) for the given \(\theta\). $$\theta=120^{\circ}$$

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Problem 86

Identify the quadrant (or possible quadrants) of an angle \(\theta\) that satisfies the given conditions. $$\cos \theta>0, \sec \theta>0$$

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Problem 86

For each of the following, find tan \(s\), cot \(s\), sec \(s\), and csc \(s\). Do not use a calculator. $$\sin s=\frac{3}{4}, \cos s=\frac{\sqrt{7}}{4}$$

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Problem 86

Convert each radian measure to degrees. Round answers to the nearest minute. $$0.3417$$

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Problem 86

Use a reference angle to find \(\sin \theta\) and \(\cos \theta\) for the given \(\theta\). $$\theta=135^{\circ}$$

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Problem 87

Identify the quadrant (or possible quadrants) of an angle \(\theta\) that satisfies the given conditions. $$\cos \theta>0, \sin \theta>0$$

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Problem 87

For each of the following, find tan \(s\), cot \(s\), sec \(s\), and csc \(s\). Do not use a calculator. $$\sin s=\frac{4}{5}, \cos s=-\frac{3}{5}$$

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Problem 87

Convert each radian measure to degrees. Round answers to the nearest minute. $$-1.3$$

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Problem 87

Use a reference angle to find \(\sin \theta\) and \(\cos \theta\) for the given \(\theta\). $$\theta=240^{\circ}$$

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Problem 88

Identify the quadrant (or possible quadrants) of an angle \(\theta\) that satisfies the given conditions. $$\sin \theta>0, \tan \theta>0$$

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Problem 88

For each of the following, find tan \(s\), cot \(s\), sec \(s\), and csc \(s\). Do not use a calculator. $$\sin s=-\frac{1}{2}, \cos s=-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$$

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Problem 88

Convert each radian measure to degrees. Round answers to the nearest minute. $$-4$$

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Problem 88

Use a reference angle to find \(\sin \theta\) and \(\cos \theta\) for the given \(\theta\). $$\theta=315^{\circ}$$

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Problem 89

Identify the quadrant (or possible quadrants) of an angle \(\theta\) that satisfies the given conditions. $$\tan \theta<0, \cos \theta<0$$

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Problem 89

For each of the following, find tan \(s\), cot \(s\), sec \(s\), and csc \(s\). Do not use a calculator. $$\sin s=-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}, \cos s=\frac{1}{2}$$

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Problem 89

The monthly average temperatures in degrees Fahrenheit at Mould Bay, Canada, may be modeled by \(f(x)=34 \sin \left[\frac{\pi}{6}(x-4.3)\right],\) where \(x\) is the month and \(x=1\) corresponds to January. (Source: A. Miller and J. Thompson, Elements of Meteorology, Charles E. Merrill.) (a) Find the amplitude, period, and phase shift. (b) Approximate the average temperature during May and December. (c) Estimate the yearly average temperature at Mould Bay.

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Problem 89

Use a reference angle to find \(\sin \theta\) and \(\cos \theta\) for the given \(\theta\). $$\theta=-120^{\circ}$$

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Problem 90

Identify the quadrant (or possible quadrants) of an angle \(\theta\) that satisfies the given conditions. $$\cos \theta<0, \sin \theta<0$$

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Problem 90

For each of the following, find tan \(s\), cot \(s\), sec \(s\), and csc \(s\). Do not use a calculator. $$\sin s=\frac{12}{13}, \cos s=\frac{5}{13}$$

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Problem 90

The monthly average temperatures in degrees Fahrenheit at Austin, Texas, are given by \(f(x)=17.5 \sin \left[\frac{\pi}{6}(x-4)\right]+67.5,\) where \(x\) is the month and \(x=1\) corresponds to January. (Source: A. Miller and J. Thompson.) (a) Find the amplitude, period, phase shift, and vertical shift. (b) Determine the maximum and minimum monthly average temperatures and the months when they occur. (c) Make a conjecture as to how the yearly average temperature might be related to \(f(x)\)

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Problem 90

The term grade has several different meanings in construction work. Some engineers use the term to represent \(\frac{1}{100}\) of a right angle and express it as a percent. For instance, an angle of \(0.9^{\circ}\) would be referred to as a \(1 \%\) grade. (Source: Hay, W., Railroad Engineering. John Wiley and Sons.) (a) By what number should you multiply a grade to convert it to radians? (b) In a rapid-transit rail system, the maximum grade allowed between two stations is \(3.5 \% .\) Express this angle in degrees and in radians.

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Problem 90

Use a reference angle to find \(\sin \theta\) and \(\cos \theta\) for the given \(\theta\). $$\theta=-45^{\circ}$$

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Problem 91

Identify the quadrant (or possible quadrants) of an angle \(\theta\) that satisfies the given conditions. $$\sec \theta>0, \csc \theta>0$$

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Problem 91

Decide in what quadrant the point corresponding to s must lie to satisfy the following conditions for s. $$\sin s>0, \cos s<0$$

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Problem 91

Use a reference angle to find \(\sin \theta\) and \(\cos \theta\) for the given \(\theta\). $$\theta=-315^{\circ}$$

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Problem 92

Identify the quadrant (or possible quadrants) of an angle \(\theta\) that satisfies the given conditions. $$\csc \theta>0, \cot \theta>0$$

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Problem 92

Decide in what quadrant the point corresponding to s must lie to satisfy the following conditions for s. $$\cos s>0, \tan s>0$$

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Problem 92

Use a reference angle to find \(\sin \theta\) and \(\cos \theta\) for the given \(\theta\). $$\theta=-210^{\circ}$$

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Problem 93

Identify the quadrant (or possible quadrants) of an angle \(\theta\) that satisfies the given conditions. $$\sec \theta<0, \csc \theta<0$$

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Problem 93

Decide in what quadrant the point corresponding to s must lie to satisfy the following conditions for s. $$\sec s<0, \csc s<0$$

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Problem 93

The monthly average temperatures in a Canadian city are shown in the table. $$\begin{array}{|l|c|c|c|c|c|c|}\hline \text { Month } & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 \\\\\hline \text { Temperature ('F) } & 40 & 43 & 47 & 52 & 59 & 63\end{array}$$ $$\begin{array}{|l|c|c|c|c|c|c|}\hline \text { Month } & 7 & 8 & 9 & 10 & 11 & 12 \\\\\hline \text { Temperature }\left(^{\circ} \mathrm{F}\right) & 68 & 67 & 61 & 54 & 47 & 43\end{array}$$ (a) Plot the average monthly temperature over a 24 -month period by letting \(x=1\) and \(x=13\) correspond to January. (b) Find the constants \(a, b, c,\) and \(d\) so that the function \(f(x)=a \sin [(b(x-c)]+d\) models the data. (c) Graph \(f\) together with the data.

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Problem 93

For each expression, (a) write the function in terms of a function of the reference angle. (b) give the exact value, and (c) use a calculator to show that the decimal value or approximation for the given function is the same as the decimal value or approximation for your answer in part (b). $$\sin \frac{7 \pi}{6}$$

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Problem 94

Identify the quadrant (or possible quadrants) of an angle \(\theta\) that satisfies the given conditions. $$\cot \theta<0, \sec \theta<0$$

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Problem 94

Decide in what quadrant the point corresponding to s must lie to satisfy the following conditions for s. $$\tan s>0, \cos s<0$$

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Problem 94

For each expression, (a) write the function in terms of a function of the reference angle. (b) give the exact value, and (c) use a calculator to show that the decimal value or approximation for the given function is the same as the decimal value or approximation for your answer in part (b). $$\cos \frac{5 \pi}{3}$$

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Problem 95

Identify the quadrant (or possible quadrants) of an angle \(\theta\) that satisfies the given conditions. $$\sin \theta<0, \csc \theta<0$$

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Problem 95

Decide in what quadrant the point corresponding to s must lie to satisfy the following conditions for s. $$\cos s>0, \sin s<0$$

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Problem 95

For each expression, (a) write the function in terms of a function of the reference angle. (b) give the exact value, and (c) use a calculator to show that the decimal value or approximation for the given function is the same as the decimal value or approximation for your answer in part (b). $$\tan \frac{3 \pi}{4}$$

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Problem 96

Identify the quadrant (or possible quadrants) of an angle \(\theta\) that satisfies the given conditions. $$\tan \theta<0, \cot \theta<0$$

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