Chapter 6

Algebra and Trigonometry · 218 exercises

Problem 31

\(31-36\) me measures of two angles in standard position are given. Determine whether the angles are coterminal. $$ 70^{\circ}, 430^{\circ} $$

4 step solution

Problem 32

\(31-36\) me measures of two angles in standard position are given. Determine whether the angles are coterminal. $$ -30^{\circ}, \quad 330^{\circ} $$

3 step solution

Problem 32

9–32 Find the exact value of the trigonometric function. $$\sin \frac{11 \pi}{6}$$

5 step solution

Problem 33

33–36 Find the quadrant in which \(\theta\) lies from the information given. \(\sin \theta<0 \quad\) and \(\quad \cos \theta<0\)

3 step solution

Problem 33

\(31-36\) me measures of two angles in standard position are given. Determine whether the angles are coterminal. $$ \frac{5 \pi}{6}, \frac{17 \pi}{6} $$

4 step solution

Problem 34

Distance Across a Lake Points \(A\) and \(B\) are separated by a lake. To find the distance between them, a surveyor locates a point \(C\) on land such that \(\angle C A B=48.6^{\circ} .\) He also measures \(C A\) as 312 \(\mathrm{ft}\) and \(C B\) as 527 ft. Find the distance between \(A\) and \(B\)

7 step solution

Problem 34

33–36 Find the quadrant in which \(\theta\) lies from the information given. \(\tan \theta<0 \quad\) and \(\quad \sin \theta<0\)

3 step solution

Problem 34

\(31-36\) me measures of two angles in standard position are given. Determine whether the angles are coterminal. $$ \frac{32 \pi}{3}, \frac{11 \pi}{3} $$

3 step solution

Problem 35

Three circles of radii 4, 5, and 6 cm are mutually tangent. Find the shaded area enclosed between the circles.

7 step solution

Problem 35

The Leaning Tower of Pisa The bell tower of the cathedral in Pisa, Italy, leans \(5.6^{\circ}\) from the vertical. A tourist stands 105 \(\mathrm{m}\) from its base, with the tower leaning directly toward her. She measures the angle of elevation to the top of the tower to be \(29.2^{\circ} .\) Find the length of the tower to the nearest meter.

4 step solution

Problem 35

33–36 Find the quadrant in which \(\theta\) lies from the information given. \(\sec \theta>0 \quad\) and \(\quad \tan \theta<0\)

2 step solution

Problem 35

\(31-36\) me measures of two angles in standard position are given. Determine whether the angles are coterminal. $$ 155^{\circ}, \quad 875^{\circ} $$

4 step solution

Problem 36

Prove that in triangle \(A B C\) \(a=b \cos C+c \cos B\) \(b=c \cos A+a \cos C\) \(c=a \cos B+b \cos A\) These are called the Projection Laws. [Hint: To get the first equation, add the second and third equations in the Law of cosines and solve for \(a\).]

5 step solution

Problem 36

Radio Antenna A short-wave radio antenna is supported by two guy wires, 165 \(\mathrm{ft}\) and 180 \(\mathrm{ft}\) long. Each wire is attached to the top of the antenna and anchored to the ground, at two anchor points on opposite sides of the antenna. The shorter wire makes an angle of \(67^{\circ}\) with the ground. How far apart are the anchor points?

5 step solution

Problem 36

\(31-36\) me measures of two angles in standard position are given. Determine whether the angles are coterminal. $$ 50^{\circ}, \quad 340^{\circ} $$

3 step solution

Problem 36

33–36 Find the quadrant in which \(\theta\) lies from the information given. \(\csc \theta>0 \quad\) and \(\quad \cos \theta<0\)

3 step solution

Problem 37

Height of a Tree \(A\) tree on a hillside casts a shadow 215 ft down the hill. If the angle of inclination of the hillside is \(22^{\circ}\) to the horizontal and the angle of elevation of the sun is \(52^{\circ},\) find the height of the tree.

5 step solution

Problem 37

37–42 Write the first trigonometric function in terms of the second for \(\theta\) in the given quadrant. \(\tan \theta, \quad \cos \theta ; \quad \theta\) in quadrant III

4 step solution

Problem 37

\(37-42\) me Find an angle between \(0^{\circ}\) and \(360^{\circ}\) that is coterminal with the given angle. $$ 733^{\circ} $$

4 step solution

Problem 38

A parallelogram has sides of lengths 3 and \(5,\) and one angle is \(50^{\circ} .\) Find the lengths of the diagonals.

7 step solution

Problem 38

37–42 Write the first trigonometric function in terms of the second for \(\theta\) in the given quadrant. \(\cot \theta, \quad \sin \theta ; \quad \theta\) in quadrant II

4 step solution

Problem 38

\(37-42\) me Find an angle between \(0^{\circ}\) and \(360^{\circ}\) that is coterminal with the given angle. $$ 361^{\circ} $$

3 step solution

Problem 39

Two straight roads diverge at an angle of \(65^{\circ} .\) Two cars leave the intersection at \(2 : 00\) P.M., one traveling at 50 \(\mathrm{mi} / \mathrm{h}\) and the other at 30 \(\mathrm{mi} / \mathrm{h} .\) How far apart are the cars at \(2 : 30 \mathrm{P.M.?}\)

5 step solution

Problem 39

37–42 Write the first trigonometric function in terms of the second for \(\theta\) in the given quadrant. \(\cos \theta, \quad \sin \theta ; \quad \theta\) in quadrant IV

5 step solution

Problem 39

\(37-42\) me Find an angle between \(0^{\circ}\) and \(360^{\circ}\) that is coterminal with the given angle. $$ 1110^{\circ} $$

6 step solution

Problem 40

A car travels along a straight road, heading east for 1 h, then traveling for 30 min on another road that leads northeast. If the car has maintained a constant speed of 40 mi/h, how far is it from its starting position?

6 step solution

Problem 40

37–42 Write the first trigonometric function in terms of the second for \(\theta\) in the given quadrant. \(\sec \theta, \quad \sin \theta ; \quad \theta\) in quadrant \(\mathrm{I}\)

4 step solution

Problem 40

\(37-42\) me Find an angle between \(0^{\circ}\) and \(360^{\circ}\) that is coterminal with the given angle. $$ -100^{\circ} $$

3 step solution

Problem 41

A pilot flies in a straight path for 1 h 30 min. She then makes a course correction, heading \(10^{\circ}\) to the right of her original course, and flies 2 \(\mathrm{h}\) in the new direction. If she maintains a constant speed of \(625 \mathrm{mi} / \mathrm{h},\) how far is she from her starting position?

4 step solution

Problem 41

37–42 Write the first trigonometric function in terms of the second for \(\theta\) in the given quadrant. \(\sec \theta, \quad \tan \theta ; \quad \theta\) in quadrant II

4 step solution

Problem 41

\(37-42\) me Find an angle between \(0^{\circ}\) and \(360^{\circ}\) that is coterminal with the given angle. $$ -800^{\circ} $$

5 step solution

Problem 42

Two boats leave the same port at the same time. One travels at a speed of 30 mi/h in the direction N \(50^{\circ} \mathrm{E}\) and the other travels at a speed of 26 \(\mathrm{mi} / \mathrm{h}\) in a direction \(\mathrm{S} 70^{\circ} \mathrm{E}\) (see the figure). How far apart are the two boats after one hour?

6 step solution

Problem 42

37–42 Write the first trigonometric function in terms of the second for \(\theta\) in the given quadrant. \(\csc \theta, \quad \cot \theta ; \quad \theta\) in quadrant III

4 step solution

Problem 42

\(37-42\) me Find an angle between \(0^{\circ}\) and \(360^{\circ}\) that is coterminal with the given angle. $$ 1270^{\circ} $$

3 step solution

Problem 43

A fisherman leaves his home port and heads in the direction \(\mathrm{N} 70^{\circ} \mathrm{W}\) . He travels 30 \(\mathrm{mi}\) and reaches Egg Island. The next day he sails \(\mathrm{N} 10^{\circ} \mathrm{E}\) for 50 \(\mathrm{mi}\) , reaching Forrest Island. (a) Find the distance between the fisherman’s home port and Forrest Island. (b) Find the bearing from Forrest Island back to his home port.

5 step solution

Problem 43

Number of Solutions in the Ambiguous Case We have seen that when using the Law of Sines to solve a triangle in the SSA case, there may be two, one, or no solution(s). Sketch triangles like those in Figure 6 to verify the criteria in the table for the number of solutions if you are given \(\angle A\) and sides \(a\) and \(b\) . $$ \begin{array}{c|c}{\text { Criterion }} & {\text { Number of Solutions }} \\\ \hline a \geq b & {1} \\ {b>a>b \sin A} & {2} \\ {a=b \sin A} & {1} \\ {a

5 step solution

Problem 43

43–50 Find the values of the trigonometric functions of \(\theta\) from the information given. \(\sin \theta=\frac{3}{5}, \quad \theta\) in quadrant II

4 step solution

Problem 43

\(43-48=\) Find an angle between 0 and 2\(\pi\) that is coterminal with the given angle. $$ \frac{17 \pi}{6} $$

4 step solution

Problem 44

Airport B is 300 mi from airport A at a bearing \(\mathrm{N} 50^{\circ} \mathrm{E}\) (see the figure). A pilot wishing to fly from \(\mathrm{A}\) to \(\mathrm{B}\) mistakenly flies due east at 200 \(\mathrm{mi} / \mathrm{h}\) for 30 minutes, when he notices his error. (a) How far is the pilot from his destination at the time he notices the error? (b) What bearing should he head his plane in order to arrive at airport B?

4 step solution

Problem 44

43–50 Find the values of the trigonometric functions of \(\theta\) from the information given. \(\cos \theta=-\frac{7}{12}, \quad \theta\) in quadrant III

4 step solution

Problem 44

\(43-48=\) Find an angle between 0 and 2\(\pi\) that is coterminal with the given angle. $$ -\frac{7 \pi}{3} $$

4 step solution

Problem 45

A triangular field has sides of lengths 22, 36, and 44 yd. Find the largest angle.

5 step solution

Problem 45

43–50 Find the values of the trigonometric functions of \(\theta\) from the information given. \(\tan \theta=-\frac{3}{4}, \quad \cos \theta>0\)

6 step solution

Problem 45

\(43-48=\) Find an angle between 0 and 2\(\pi\) that is coterminal with the given angle. $$ 87 \pi $$

4 step solution

Problem 45

The angle of elevation to the top of the Empire State Building in New York is found to be \(11^{\circ}\) from the ground at a distance of 1 mi from the base of the building. Using this information, find the height of the Empire State Building.

5 step solution

Problem 46

43–50 Find the values of the trigonometric functions of \(\theta\) from the information given. \(\sec \theta=5, \quad \sin \theta<0\)

5 step solution

Problem 46

A plane is flying within sight of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, at an elevation of 35,000 ft. The pilot would like to estimate her distance from the Gateway Arch. She finds that the angle of depression to a point on the ground below the arch is \(22^{\circ}.\) (a) What is the distance between the plane and the arch? (b) What is the distance between a point on the ground directly below the plane and the arch?

6 step solution

Problem 47

A boy is flying two kites at the same time. He has 380 ft of line out to one kite and 420 ft to the other. He estimates the angle between the two lines to be \(30^{\circ} .\) Approximate the distance between the kites.

7 step solution

Problem 47

43–50 Find the values of the trigonometric functions of \(\theta\) from the information given. \(\csc \theta=2, \quad \theta\) in quadrant I

5 step solution

Problem 47

\(43-48=\) Find an angle between 0 and 2\(\pi\) that is coterminal with the given angle. $$ \frac{17 \pi}{4} $$

4 step solution

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