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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