Chapter 14
Algebra 2 ยท 416 exercises
Problem 20
Given \(\cos \theta=-\frac{4}{5}\) and \(90^{\circ}<\theta<180^{\circ},\) find the exact value of each expression. $$ \cos \frac{\theta}{2} $$
3 step solution
Problem 20
Solve each equation for \(0 \leq \theta<2 \pi\). $$ 3 \cos \theta=2 $$
3 step solution
Problem 20
Mental Math Find the value of each trigonometric expression. $$ \cos 183^{\circ} \cos 93^{\circ}+\sin 183^{\circ} \sin 93^{\circ} $$
3 step solution
Problem 20
In \(\triangle A B C, \angle C\) is a right angle. Find the remaining sides and angles. Round your answers to the nearest tenth. \(b=12, c=15\)
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Problem 20
Simplify each trigonometric expression. $$ \frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta \tan \theta} $$
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Problem 21
Given \(\cos \theta=-\frac{4}{5}\) and \(90^{\circ}<\theta<180^{\circ},\) find the exact value of each expression. $$ \tan \frac{\theta}{2} $$
4 step solution
Problem 21
Solve each equation for \(0 \leq \theta<2 \pi\). $$ 3 \tan \theta-1=\tan \theta $$
4 step solution
Problem 21
Find each exact value. Use a sum or difference identity. $$ \cos 105^{\circ} $$
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Problem 21
In \(\triangle A B C, \angle C\) is a right angle. Find the remaining sides and angles. Round your answers to the nearest tenth. \(a=8.1, b=6.2\)
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Problem 21
Simplify each trigonometric expression. $$ \cos \theta+\sin \theta \tan \theta $$
3 step solution
Problem 22
Given \(\cos \theta=-\frac{4}{5}\) and \(90^{\circ}<\theta<180^{\circ},\) find the exact value of each expression. $$ \cot \frac{\theta}{2} $$
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Problem 22
Solve each equation for \(0 \leq \theta<2 \pi\). $$ \sqrt{2} \cos \theta-\sqrt{2}=0 $$
3 step solution
Problem 22
Find each exact value. Use a sum or difference identity. $$ \tan 105^{\circ} $$
4 step solution
Problem 22
In \(\triangle A B C, \angle C\) is a right angle. Find the remaining sides and angles. Round your answers to the nearest tenth. \(b=4.3, c=9.1\)
3 step solution
Problem 22
Simplify each trigonometric expression. $$ \csc \theta \cos \theta \tan \theta $$
3 step solution
Problem 23
Given \(\cos \theta=-\frac{15}{17}\) and \(180^{\circ}<\theta<270^{\circ}\) , find the exact value of each expression. $$ \sin \frac{\theta}{2} $$
4 step solution
Problem 23
Solve each equation for \(0 \leq \theta<2 \pi\). $$ 3 \tan \theta+5=0 $$
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Problem 23
Find each exact value. Use a sum or difference identity. $$ \tan 15^{\circ} $$
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Problem 23
In \(\triangle A B C, \angle C\) is a right angle. Find the remaining sides and angles. Round your answers to the nearest tenth. \(a=17, c=22\)
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Problem 23
Simplify each trigonometric expression. $$ \tan \theta(\cot \theta+\tan \theta) $$
3 step solution
Problem 24
Given \(\cos \theta=-\frac{15}{17}\) and \(180^{\circ}<\theta<270^{\circ}\) , find the exact value of each expression. $$ \cos \frac{\theta}{2} $$
4 step solution
Problem 24
Solve each equation for \(0 \leq \theta<2 \pi\). $$ 2 \sin \theta=3 $$
2 step solution
Problem 24
Find each exact value. Use a sum or difference identity. $$ \sin 75^{\circ} $$
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Problem 24
An observer on the ground at point \(A\) watches a rocket ascend. The observer is 1200 ft from the launch point \(B\) . As the rocket rises, the distance \(d\) from the observer to the rocket increases. a. Write a model for \(m \angle A .\) b. Find \(m \angle A\) if \(d=1500\) ft. Round your answer to the nearest degree. c. Find \(m \angle A\) if \(d=2000\) ft. Round your answer to the nearest degree.
4 step solution
Problem 24
Simplify each trigonometric expression. $$ \sin ^{2} \theta+\cos ^{2} \theta+\tan ^{2} \theta $$
3 step solution
Problem 25
Solve each equation for \(0 \leq \theta<2 \pi\). $$ 2 \sin \theta=-\sqrt{3} $$
3 step solution
Problem 25
Find each exact value. Use a sum or difference identity. $$ \cos 75^{\circ} $$
3 step solution
Problem 25
Sketch a right triangle with \(\theta\) as the measure of one acute angle. Find the other five trigonometric ratios of \(\theta .\) \(\sin \theta=\frac{3}{8}\)
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Problem 25
Critical Thinking In \(\triangle A B C, a=10\) and \(b=15 .\) a. Does the triangle have a greater area when \(m \angle C=1^{\circ}\) or when \(m \angle C=50^{\circ} ?\) b. Does the triangle have a greater area when \(m \angle C=50^{\circ}\) or when \(m \angle C=179^{\circ} ?\) c. For what measure of \(\angle C\) does \(\triangle A B C\) have the greatest area? Explain.
3 step solution
Problem 25
Simplify each trigonometric expression. $$ \cos ^{2} \theta \sec \theta \csc \theta $$
3 step solution
Problem 25
Given \(\cos \theta=-\frac{15}{17}\) and \(180^{\circ}<\theta<270^{\circ}\) , find the exact value of each expression. $$ \tan \frac{\theta}{2} $$
4 step solution
Problem 26
Given \(\cos \theta=-\frac{15}{17}\) and \(180^{\circ}<\theta<270^{\circ}\) , find the exact value of each expression. $$ \sec \frac{\theta}{2} $$
3 step solution
Problem 26
Solve each equation for \(0 \leq \theta<2 \pi\). $$ (\cos \theta)(\cos \theta+1)=0 $$
4 step solution
Problem 26
Find each exact value. Use a sum or difference identity. $$ \tan 75^{\circ} $$
4 step solution
Problem 26
Sketch a right triangle with \(\theta\) as the measure of one acute angle. Find the other five trigonometric ratios of \(\theta .\) \(\cos \theta=\frac{7}{20}\)
3 step solution
Problem 26
a. Open-Ended Sketch a triangle. Specify three of its measures so that you can use the Law of Sines to find the remaining measures. b. Solve for the remaining measures of the triangle.
3 step solution
Problem 26
Simplify each trigonometric expression. $$ \sin \theta\left(1+\cot ^{2} \theta\right) $$
3 step solution
Problem 27
Solve each equation for \(0 \leq \theta<2 \pi\). $$ (\sin \theta-1)(\sin \theta+1)=0 $$
3 step solution
Problem 27
Find each exact value. Use a sum or difference identity. $$ \cos 135^{\circ} $$
3 step solution
Problem 27
Sketch a right triangle with \(\theta\) as the measure of one acute angle. Find the other five trigonometric ratios of \(\theta .\) \(\cos \theta=\frac{1}{5}\)
3 step solution
Problem 27
Forestry A forest ranger in an observation tower sights a fire \(39^{\circ}\) east of north. A ranger in a tower 10 miles due east of the first tower sights the fire at \(42^{\circ}\) west of north. How far is the fire from each tower?
4 step solution
Problem 27
Simplify each trigonometric expression. $$ \cot \theta \tan \theta-\sec ^{2} \theta $$
3 step solution
Problem 28
Solve each equation for \(0 \leq \theta<2 \pi\). $$ \tan ^{2} \theta+\tan \theta=0 $$
4 step solution
Problem 28
Find each exact value. Use a sum or difference identity. $$ \tan 135^{\circ} $$
3 step solution
Problem 28
Sketch a right triangle with \(\theta\) as the measure of one acute angle. Find the other five trigonometric ratios of \(\theta .\) \(\tan \theta=\frac{24}{7}\)
4 step solution
Problem 28
Simplify each trigonometric expression. $$ \sin ^{2} \theta \csc \theta \sec \theta $$
3 step solution
Problem 28
\(\triangle R S T\) has a right angle at \(\angle T .\) Use identities to show that each equation is true. $$ \cos 2 R=\frac{s^{2}-r^{2}}{t^{2}} $$
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Problem 28
Geometry One of the congruent sides of an isosceles triangle is 10 \(\mathrm{cm}\) long. One of the congruent angles has a measure of \(54^{\circ} .\) Find the perimeter of the triangle. Round your answer to the nearest centimeter.
6 step solution
Problem 29
Solve each equation for \(0 \leq \theta<2 \pi\). $$ 2 \sin ^{2} \theta-1=0 $$
4 step solution
Problem 29
Find each exact value. Use a sum or difference identity. $$ \sin \left(-15^{\circ}\right) $$
3 step solution