Chapter 5
Algebra and Trigonometry Real Mathematics, Real People · 595 exercises
Problem 123
Find the exact value of each function for the given angle for \(f(\theta)=\sin \theta\) and \(g(\theta)=\cos \theta .\) Do not use a calculator. (a) \((f+g)(\theta)\) (b) \((g-f)(\theta)\) (c) \([g(\theta)]^{2}\) (d) \((f g)(\theta)\) (e) \(f(2 \theta)\) (f) \(g(-\boldsymbol{\theta})\) $$\theta=315^{\circ}$$
7 step solution
Problem 123
The formulas for the area of a circular sector and arc length are \(A=\frac{1}{2} r^{2} \theta\) and \(s=r \theta,\) respectively. \((r \text { is the radius and } \theta\) is the angle measured in radians.) (a) Let \(\theta=0.8 .\) Write the area and arc length as functions of \(r .\) What is the domain of each function? Use a graphing utility to graph the functions. Use the graphs to determine which function changes more rapidly as \(r\) increases. Explain. (b) Let \(r=10\) centimeters. Write the area and arc length as functions of \(\theta .\) What is the domain of each function? Use a graphing utility to graph and identify the functions.
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Problem 124
Sketch a right triangle corresponding to the trigonometric function of the acute angle \(\theta\). Use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine the third side and then find the values of the other five trigonometric functions of \(\theta\) \(\tan \theta=2\)
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Problem 124
Find the exact value of each function for the given angle for \(f(\theta)=\sin \theta\) and \(g(\theta)=\cos \theta .\) Do not use a calculator. (a) \((f+g)(\theta)\) (b) \((g-f)(\theta)\) (c) \([g(\theta)]^{2}\) (d) \((f g)(\theta)\) (e) \(f(2 \theta)\) (f) \(g(-\boldsymbol{\theta})\) $$\theta=225^{\circ}$$
6 step solution
Problem 125
Sketch a right triangle corresponding to the trigonometric function of the acute angle \(\theta\). Use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine the third side and then find the values of the other five trigonometric functions of \(\theta\) $$\cos \theta=\frac{3}{4}$$
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Problem 125
Find the exact value of each function for the given angle for \(f(\theta)=\sin \theta\) and \(g(\theta)=\cos \theta .\) Do not use a calculator. (a) \((f+g)(\theta)\) (b) \((g-f)(\theta)\) (c) \([g(\theta)]^{2}\) (d) \((f g)(\theta)\) (e) \(f(2 \theta)\) (f) \(g(-\boldsymbol{\theta})\) $$\theta=-150^{\circ}$$
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Problem 125
In your own words, write a definition of 1 radian.
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Problem 126
Sketch a right triangle corresponding to the trigonometric function of the acute angle \(\theta\). Use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine the third side and then find the values of the other five trigonometric functions of \(\theta\) \(\sec \theta=3\)
3 step solution
Problem 126
Find the exact value of each function for the given angle for \(f(\theta)=\sin \theta\) and \(g(\theta)=\cos \theta .\) Do not use a calculator. (a) \((f+g)(\theta)\) (b) \((g-f)(\theta)\) (c) \([g(\theta)]^{2}\) (d) \((f g)(\theta)\) (e) \(f(2 \theta)\) (f) \(g(-\boldsymbol{\theta})\) $$\theta=-300^{\circ}$$
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Problem 126
In your own words, explain the difference between 1 radian and 1 degree.
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Problem 127
Find the exact value of each function for the given angle for \(f(\theta)=\sin \theta\) and \(g(\theta)=\cos \theta .\) Do not use a calculator. (a) \((f+g)(\theta)\) (b) \((g-f)(\theta)\) (c) \([g(\theta)]^{2}\) (d) \((f g)(\theta)\) (e) \(f(2 \theta)\) (f) \(g(-\boldsymbol{\theta})\) $$\theta=7 \pi / 6$$
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Problem 127
Sketch the graph of \(f(x)=x^{3}\) and the graph of the function \(g .\) Describe the transformation from \(f\) to \(g .\) $$g(x)=(x-1)^{3}$$
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Problem 128
Find the exact value of each function for the given angle for \(f(\theta)=\sin \theta\) and \(g(\theta)=\cos \theta .\) Do not use a calculator. (a) \((f+g)(\theta)\) (b) \((g-f)(\theta)\) (c) \([g(\theta)]^{2}\) (d) \((f g)(\theta)\) (e) \(f(2 \theta)\) (f) \(g(-\boldsymbol{\theta})\) $$\theta=5 \pi / 6$$
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Problem 128
Sketch the graph of \(f(x)=x^{3}\) and the graph of the function \(g .\) Describe the transformation from \(f\) to \(g .\) $$g(x)=x^{3}-4$$
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Problem 129
Find the exact value of each function for the given angle for \(f(\theta)=\sin \theta\) and \(g(\theta)=\cos \theta .\) Do not use a calculator. (a) \((f+g)(\theta)\) (b) \((g-f)(\theta)\) (c) \([g(\theta)]^{2}\) (d) \((f g)(\theta)\) (e) \(f(2 \theta)\) (f) \(g(-\boldsymbol{\theta})\) $$\theta=4 \pi / 3$$
4 step solution
Problem 129
Sketch the graph of \(f(x)=x^{3}\) and the graph of the function \(g .\) Describe the transformation from \(f\) to \(g .\) $$g(x)=2-x^{3}$$
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Problem 130
Find the exact value of each function for the given angle for \(f(\theta)=\sin \theta\) and \(g(\theta)=\cos \theta .\) Do not use a calculator. (a) \((f+g)(\theta)\) (b) \((g-f)(\theta)\) (c) \([g(\theta)]^{2}\) (d) \((f g)(\theta)\) (e) \(f(2 \theta)\) (f) \(g(-\boldsymbol{\theta})\) $$\theta=-5 \pi / 3$$
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Problem 130
Sketch the graph of \(f(x)=x^{3}\) and the graph of the function \(g .\) Describe the transformation from \(f\) to \(g .\) $$g(x)=-(x+3)^{3}$$
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Problem 131
Find the exact value of each function for the given angle for \(f(\theta)=\sin \theta\) and \(g(\theta)=\cos \theta .\) Do not use a calculator. (a) \((f+g)(\theta)\) (b) \((g-f)(\theta)\) (c) \([g(\theta)]^{2}\) (d) \((f g)(\theta)\) (e) \(f(2 \theta)\) (f) \(g(-\boldsymbol{\theta})\) $$\theta=-270^{\circ}$$
6 step solution
Problem 131
Sketch the graph of \(f(x)=x^{3}\) and the graph of the function \(g .\) Describe the transformation from \(f\) to \(g .\) $$g(x)=(x+1)^{3}-3$$
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Problem 132
Find the exact value of each function for the given angle for \(f(\theta)=\sin \theta\) and \(g(\theta)=\cos \theta .\) Do not use a calculator. (a) \((f+g)(\theta)\) (b) \((g-f)(\theta)\) (c) \([g(\theta)]^{2}\) (d) \((f g)(\theta)\) (e) \(f(2 \theta)\) (f) \(g(-\boldsymbol{\theta})\) $$\theta=180^{\circ}$$
7 step solution
Problem 132
Sketch the graph of \(f(x)=x^{3}\) and the graph of the function \(g .\) Describe the transformation from \(f\) to \(g .\) $$g(x)=(x-5)^{3}+1$$
3 step solution
Problem 133
Find the exact value of each function for the given angle for \(f(\theta)=\sin \theta\) and \(g(\theta)=\cos \theta .\) Do not use a calculator. (a) \((f+g)(\theta)\) (b) \((g-f)(\theta)\) (c) \([g(\theta)]^{2}\) (d) \((f g)(\theta)\) (e) \(f(2 \theta)\) (f) \(g(-\boldsymbol{\theta})\) $$\theta=7 \pi / 2$$
7 step solution
Problem 134
Find the exact value of each function for the given angle for \(f(\theta)=\sin \theta\) and \(g(\theta)=\cos \theta .\) Do not use a calculator. (a) \((f+g)(\theta)\) (b) \((g-f)(\theta)\) (c) \([g(\theta)]^{2}\) (d) \((f g)(\theta)\) (e) \(f(2 \theta)\) (f) \(g(-\boldsymbol{\theta})\) $$\theta=5 \pi / 2$$
3 step solution
Problem 135
The normal daily high temperature \(T\) (in degrees Fahrenheit) in Savannah, Georgia, can be approximated by $$T=76.4+16 \cos \left(\frac{\pi t}{6}-\frac{7 \pi}{6}\right)$$ where \(t\) is the time (in months), with \(t=1\) corresponding to January. Find the normal daily high temperature for each month. (Source: National Climatic Data Center) (a) January (b) July (c) October
3 step solution
Problem 136
A company that produces wakeboards forecasts monthly sales \(S\) during a two- year period to be $$S=2.7+0.142 t+2.2 \sin \left(\frac{\pi t}{6}-\frac{\pi}{2}\right)$$ where \(S\) is measured in hundreds of units and \(t\) is the time (in months), with \(t=1\) corresponding to January \(2014 .\) Estimate sales for each month. (a) January 2014 (b) February 2015 (c) May 2014 (d) June 2015
5 step solution
Problem 137
Aeronautics An airplane flying at an altitude of 6 miles is on a flight path that passes directly over an observer (see figure). Let \(\theta\) be the angle of elevation from the observer to the plane. Find the distance from the observer to the plane when (a) \(\theta=30^{\circ}\) (b) \(\theta=90^{\circ},\) and \((\mathrm{c}) \theta=120^{\circ}\).
4 step solution
Problem 138
The displacement from equilibrium of an oscillating weight suspended by a spring is given by $$y(t)=\frac{1}{4} \cos 6 t$$ where \(y\) is the displacement (in feet) and \(t\) is the time (in seconds) (see figure). Find the displacement when (a) \(t=0,(b) t=\frac{1}{4},\) and \((c) t=\frac{1}{2}\)
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Problem 139
Determine whether the statement is true or false. Justify your answer. $$\sin \theta<\tan \theta \text { in Quadrant I }$$
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Problem 140
Determine whether the statement is true or false. Justify your answer. $$\sin \theta < \cos \theta \text { for } 0^{\circ} < \theta < 45^{\circ}$$
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Problem 141
Determine whether the statement is true or false. Justify your answer. $$\sin \theta=-\sqrt{1-\cos ^{2} \theta} \text { for } 90^{\circ} < \theta < 180^{\circ}$$
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Problem 142
Determine whether the statement is true or false. Justify your answer. $$\cos \theta=-\sqrt{1-\sin ^{2} \theta} \text { for } 90^{\circ} < \theta < 180^{\circ}$$
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Problem 143
(a) Use a graphing utility to complete the table. $$\begin{array}{|l|l|l|l|l|l|} \hline \theta & 0^{\circ} & 20^{\circ} & 40^{\circ} & 60^{\circ} & 80^{\circ} \\\ \hline \sin \theta & & & & & \\ \hline \sin \left(180^{\circ}-\theta\right) & & & & & \\ \hline \end{array}$$ (b) Make a conjecture about the relationship between \(\sin \theta\) and \(\sin \left(180^{\circ}-\theta\right)\)
3 step solution
Problem 144
Use the procedure in Exercise 143 and a graphing utility to create a table of values and make a conjecture about the relationship between \(\cos \theta\) and \(\cos \left(180^{\circ}-\theta\right)\) for an acute angle \(\theta\).
4 step solution
Problem 145
(a) Use a graphing utility to complete the table. $$\begin{array}{|l|l|l|l|l|l|l|} \hline \theta & 0 & 0.3 & 0.6 & 0.9 & 1.2 & 1.5 \\ \hline \cos \left(\frac{3 \pi}{2}-\theta\right) & & & & & & \\ \hline-\sin \theta & & & & & & \\ \hline \end{array}$$ (b) Make a conjecture about the relationship between \(\cos \left(\frac{3 \pi}{2}-\theta\right)\) and \(-\sin \theta\).
4 step solution
Problem 146
Use a graphing utility to create a table of values to compare tan \(t\) with \(\tan (t+2 \pi), \tan (t+\pi)\) and \(\tan (t+\pi / 2)\) for \(t=0,0.3,0.6,0.9,1.2,\) and 1.5 Use your results to make a conjecture about the period of the tangent function. Explain your reasoning.
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Problem 147
Because \(f(t)=\sin t\) is an odd function and \(g(t)=\cos t\) is an even function, what can be said about the function \(h(t)=f(t) g(t) ?\)
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Problem 149
Your classmate uses a calculator to evaluate \(\tan (\pi / 2)\) and gets a result of 0.0274224385 Describe the error.
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Problem 150
Write a study sheet that will help you remember how to evaluate the six trigonometric functions of any angle \(\theta\) in standard position. Include figures and diagrams as needed.
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Problem 151
Solve the equation. Round your answer to three decimal places, if necessary. $$3 x-7=14$$
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Problem 152
Solve the equation. Round your answer to three decimal places, if necessary. $$44-9 x=61$$
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Problem 153
Solve the equation. Round your answer to three decimal places, if necessary. $$x^{2}-2 x-5=0$$
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Problem 154
Solve the equation. Round your answer to three decimal places, if necessary. $$2 x^{2}+x-4=0$$
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Problem 155
Solve the equation. Round your answer to three decimal places, if necessary. $$\frac{3}{x-1}=\frac{x+2}{9}$$
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Problem 156
Solve the equation. Round your answer to three decimal places, if necessary. $$\frac{5}{x}=\frac{x+4}{2 x}$$
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