Chapter 14

Algebra 2 · 416 exercises

Problem 29

Sketch a right triangle with \(\theta\) as the measure of one acute angle. Find the other five trigonometric ratios of \(\theta .\) \(\csc \theta=\frac{21}{12}\)

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Problem 29

Geometry The sides of a triangle are 15 in., 17 in., and 16 in. long. The smallest angle has a measure of \(54^{\circ} .\) Find the measure of the largest angle. Round your answer to the nearest degree.

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Problem 29

Simplify each trigonometric expression. $$ \cos \theta\left(1+\tan ^{2} \theta\right) $$

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Problem 30

a. open-Ended Sketch a triangle. Specify three of its measures so that you can use the Law of Cosines to find the remaining measures. b. Solve for the remaining measures of the triangle.

4 step solution

Problem 30

Solve each equation for \(0 \leq \theta<2 \pi\). $$ \tan \theta=\tan ^{2} \theta $$

4 step solution

Problem 30

Find each exact value. Use a sum or difference identity. $$ \cos \left(-15^{\circ}\right) $$

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Problem 30

Sketch a right triangle with \(\theta\) as the measure of one acute angle. Find the other five trigonometric ratios of \(\theta .\) \(\sec \theta=\frac{16}{9}\)

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Problem 30

Simplify each trigonometric expression. $$ \frac{\tan \theta}{\sec \theta-\cos \theta} $$

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Problem 30

Find the area of \(\triangle A B C\) . Round your answer to the nearest tenth. $$ m \angle C=68^{\circ}, b=12.9, c=15.2 $$

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Problem 31

Sports A softball diamond is a square that is 65 \(\mathrm{ft}\) on a side. The pitcher's mound is 46 \(\mathrm{ft}\) from home plate. How far is the pitcher from third base?

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Problem 31

Solve each equation for \(0 \leq \theta<2 \pi\). $$ \sin ^{2} \theta+3 \sin \theta=0 $$

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Problem 31

Find each exact value. Use a sum or difference identity. $$ \tan \left(-15^{\circ}\right) $$

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Problem 31

Sketch a right triangle with \(\theta\) as the measure of one acute angle. Find the other five trigonometric ratios of \(\theta .\) \(\cot \theta=\frac{5}{4}\)

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Problem 31

Find the area of \(\triangle A B C\) . Round your answer to the nearest tenth. $$ m \angle A=52^{\circ}, a=9.71, c=9.33 $$

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Problem 31

Simplify each trigonometric expression. $$ \sec \theta \cos \theta-\cos ^{2} \theta $$

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Problem 32

Solve each equation for \(0 \leq \theta<2 \pi\). $$ \sin \theta=-\sin \theta \cos \theta $$

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Problem 32

Find each exact value. Use a sum or difference identity. $$ \sin 225^{\circ} $$

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Problem 32

Sketch a right triangle with \(\theta\) as the measure of one acute angle. Find the other five trigonometric ratios of \(\theta .\) \(\sin \theta=0.35\)

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Problem 32

Simplify each trigonometric expression. $$ \sin \theta \csc \theta-\cos ^{2} \theta $$

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Problem 33

If \(\sin 2 A=\sin 2 B,\) must \(A=B ?\) Explain.

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Problem 33

Geometry The lengths of the sides of a triangle are \(7.6 \mathrm{cm}, 8.2 \mathrm{cm},\) and 5.2 \(\mathrm{cm} .\) Find the measure of the largest angle.

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Problem 33

Solve each equation for \(0 \leq \theta<2 \pi\). $$ 2 \sin ^{2} \theta-3 \sin \theta=2 $$

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Problem 33

Find each exact value. Use a sum or difference identity. $$ \cos 240^{\circ} $$

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Problem 33

Sketch a right triangle with \(\theta\) as the measure of one acute angle. Find the other five trigonometric ratios of \(\theta .\) \(\csc \theta=5.2\)

6 step solution

Problem 33

Find the area of \(\triangle A B C\) . Round your answer to the nearest tenth. $$ m \angle B=87^{\circ}, a=10.1, c=9.8 $$

3 step solution

Problem 33

Simplify each trigonometric expression. $$ \csc \theta-\cos \theta \cot \theta $$

3 step solution

Problem 34

Given \(\cos \theta=\frac{3}{5} \operatorname{and} 270^{\circ}<\theta<360^{\circ},\) find the exact value of each expression. $$ \sin 2 \theta $$

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Problem 34

Navigation A pilot is flying from city \(A\) to city \(B,\) which is 85 mi due north. After flying 20 \(\mathrm{mi}\) , the pilot must change course and fly \(10^{\circ}\) east of north to avoid a cloudbank. a. If the pilot remains on this course for \(20 \mathrm{mi},\) how far will the plane be from city \(\mathrm{B} ?\) b. How many degrees will the pilot have to turn to the left to fly directly to city B? How many degrees from due north is this course?

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Problem 34

Physics Two students set up a spring experiment similar to the one in Example \(7 .\) In their experiment, a weight was released 4 \(\mathrm{cm}\) below the rest position. It rose to 4 \(\mathrm{cm}\) above the rest position and returned to 4 \(\mathrm{cm}\) below the rest position once every 4 seconds. The equation \(h=-4 \cos \left(\frac{\pi}{2} t\right)\) models the height above and below the rest position at \(t\) seconds. a. Solve the equation for \(t\) . b. Find the times at which the weight is first at a height of \(1 \mathrm{cm}, 2 \mathrm{cm},\) and 3 \(\mathrm{cm}\) above the rest position. c. Find the times at which the weight is at a height of \(1 \mathrm{cm}, 2 \mathrm{cm},\) and 3 \(\mathrm{cm}\) below the rest position for the second time.

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Problem 34

Find each exact value. Use a sum or difference identity. $$ \sin 390^{\circ} $$

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Problem 34

Simplify each trigonometric expression. $$ \cos \theta+\sin \theta \tan \theta $$

6 step solution

Problem 35

Given \(\cos \theta=\frac{3}{5} \operatorname{and} 270^{\circ}<\theta<360^{\circ},\) find the exact value of each expression. $$ \cos 2 \theta $$

2 step solution

Problem 35

Find each exact value. Use a sum or difference identity. $$ \cos \left(-300^{\circ}\right) $$

2 step solution

Problem 35

In \(\triangle A B C, \angle C\) is a right angle. Two measures are given. Find the remaining sides and angles. Round your answers to the nearest tenth. \(b=8, c=17\)

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Problem 35

Simplify each trigonometric expression. $$ \sec \theta\left(1+\cot ^{2} \theta\right) $$

3 step solution

Problem 35

Find the area of \(\triangle A B C\) . Round your answer to the nearest tenth. $$ m \angle C=33^{\circ}, a=1.2, b=0.9 $$

5 step solution

Problem 36

Given \(\cos \theta=\frac{3}{5} \operatorname{and} 270^{\circ}<\theta<360^{\circ},\) find the exact value of each expression. $$ \tan 2 \theta $$

3 step solution

Problem 36

Find each exact value. Use a sum or difference identity. $$ \tan 390^{\circ} $$

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Problem 36

In \(\triangle A B C, \angle C\) is a right angle. Two measures are given. Find the remaining sides and angles. Round your answers to the nearest tenth. \(a=7, b=10\)

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Problem 36

Simplify each trigonometric expression. $$ \csc ^{2} \theta\left(1-\cos ^{2} \theta\right) $$

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Problem 37

Verify each identity. $$ \sin (A-B)=\sin A \cos B-\cos A \sin B $$

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Problem 37

In \(\triangle A B C, \angle C\) is a right angle. Two measures are given. Find the remaining sides and angles. Round your answers to the nearest tenth. \(m \angle A=52^{\circ}, c=10\)

3 step solution

Problem 37

Simplify each trigonometric expression. $$ \frac{\cos \theta \csc \theta}{\cot \theta} $$

2 step solution

Problem 37

Given \(\cos \theta=\frac{3}{5} \operatorname{and} 270^{\circ}<\theta<360^{\circ},\) find the exact value of each expression. $$ \csc 2 \theta $$

5 step solution

Problem 38

Given \(\cos \theta=\frac{3}{5} \operatorname{and} 270^{\circ}<\theta<360^{\circ},\) find the exact value of each expression. $$ \sin \frac{\theta}{2} $$

3 step solution

Problem 38

Solve each equation for \(0 \leq \theta<2 \pi\) $$ \sec \theta=2 $$

3 step solution

Problem 38

Verify each identity. $$ \tan (A-B)=\frac{\tan A-\tan B}{1+\tan A \tan B} $$

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Problem 38

In \(\triangle A B C, \angle C\) is a right angle. Two measures are given. Find the remaining sides and angles. Round your answers to the nearest tenth. \(m \angle A=34.2^{\circ}, b=5.7\)

3 step solution

Problem 38

Simplify each trigonometric expression. $$ \frac{\sin ^{2} \theta \csc \theta \sec \theta}{\tan \theta} $$

3 step solution

Problem 38

In \(\triangle A B C, m \angle A=40^{\circ}\) and \(m \angle B=30^{\circ} .\) Find each value to the nearest tenth. Find \(A C\) for \(B C=10.5 \mathrm{m}\)

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