Chapter 5

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Problem 11

Sketch the graph of the function. (Include two full periods.) Use a graphing utility to verify your result. \(y=-2 \tan 2 x\)

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Problem 11

For which of the quadrant angles \(0, \pi / 2, \pi,\) and \(3 \pi / 2\) is the sine function equal to \(0 ?\)

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Problem 11

Find the period and amplitude. $$y=3 \sin 2 x$$

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Problem 12

Find the exact value of each expression, if possible, without using a calculator. (a) \(\arccos (-\sqrt{3})\) (b) \(\arcsin \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\)

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Problem 12

Sketch the graph of the function. (Include two full periods.) Use a graphing utility to verify your result. \(y=-4 \tan \frac{x}{3}\)

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Problem 12

Is the value of \(\cos 170^{\circ}\) equal to the value of \(\cos 10^{\circ} ?\)

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Problem 12

Find the period and amplitude. $$y=2 \cos 3 x$$

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Problem 13

Sketch the graph of the function. (Include two full periods.) Use a graphing utility to verify your result. \(y=\frac{1}{2} \cot \frac{x}{2}\)

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Problem 13

Sketch a right triangle corresponding to the trigonometric function of the acute angle \(\theta .\) Use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine the third side of the triangle and then find the values of the other five trigonometric functions of \(\theta\). $$\sin \theta=\frac{5}{6}$$

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Problem 13

Find the period and amplitude. $$y=5 \cos \frac{x}{2}$$

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Problem 13

Determine the quadrant in which each angle lies. (a) \(55^{\circ}\) (b) \(215^{\circ}\)

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Problem 14

Sketch the graph of the function. (Include two full periods.) Use a graphing utility to verify your result. \(y=3 \cot \pi x\)

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Problem 14

Sketch a right triangle corresponding to the trigonometric function of the acute angle \(\theta .\) Use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine the third side of the triangle and then find the values of the other five trigonometric functions of \(\theta\). $$\cot \theta=5$$

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Problem 14

Find the period and amplitude. $$y=-3 \sin \frac{x}{3}$$

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Problem 14

Determine the quadrant in which each angle lies. (a) \(121^{\circ}\) (b) \(181^{\circ}\)

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Problem 15

Consider the function \(y=\arcsin x\) (a) Use a graphing utility to complete the table. (b) Plot the points from the table in part (a) and graph the function. (Do not use a graphing utility.) (c) Use the graphing utility to graph the inverse sine function and compare the result with your handdrawn graph in part (b). (d) Determine any intercepts and symmetry of the graph.

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Problem 15

Sketch the graph of the function. (Include two full periods.) Use a graphing utility to verify your result. \(y=-\frac{1}{2} \sec x\)

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Problem 15

Sketch a right triangle corresponding to the trigonometric function of the acute angle \(\theta .\) Use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine the third side of the triangle and then find the values of the other five trigonometric functions of \(\theta\). $$\sec \theta=4$$

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Problem 15

Find the period and amplitude. $$y=\frac{2}{3} \sin \pi x$$

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Problem 15

Determine the quadrant in which each angle lies. (a) \(-150^{\circ}\) (b) \(282^{\circ}\)

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Problem 16

Consider the function \(y=\arctan x\) (a) Use a graphing utility to complete the table. (b) Plot the points from the table in part (a) and graph the function. (Do not use a graphing utility.) (c) Use the graphing utility to graph the inverse tangent function and compare the result with your hand drawn graph in part (b). (d) Determine the horizontal asymptotes of the graph.

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Problem 16

Sketch the graph of the function. (Include two full periods.) Use a graphing utility to verify your result. \(y=\frac{1}{4} \sec x\)

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Problem 16

Sketch a right triangle corresponding to the trigonometric function of the acute angle \(\theta .\) Use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine the third side of the triangle and then find the values of the other five trigonometric functions of \(\theta\). $$\cos \theta=\frac{3}{7}$$

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Problem 16

Find the period and amplitude. $$y=\frac{3}{2} \cos \frac{\pi x}{2}$$

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Problem 16

Determine the quadrant in which each angle lies. (a) \(87.9^{\circ}\) (b) \(-8.5^{\circ}\)

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Problem 17

Sketch the graph of the function. (Include two full periods.) Use a graphing utility to verify your result. \(y=3 \csc \frac{x}{2}\)

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Problem 17

Sketch a right triangle corresponding to the trigonometric function of the acute angle \(\theta .\) Use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine the third side of the triangle and then find the values of the other five trigonometric functions of \(\theta\). $$\tan \theta=3$$

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Problem 17

Find the period and amplitude. $$y=-2 \sin x$$

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Problem 17

Determine the quadrant in which each angle lies. (a) \(132^{\circ} 50^{\prime}\) (b) \(-336^{\circ} 30^{\prime}\)

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Problem 18

Sketch the graph of the function. (Include two full periods.) Use a graphing utility to verify your result. \(y=-\csc \frac{x}{3}\)

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Problem 18

Sketch a right triangle corresponding to the trigonometric function of the acute angle \(\theta .\) Use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine the third side of the triangle and then find the values of the other five trigonometric functions of \(\theta\). $$\csc \theta=\frac{17}{4}$$

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Problem 18

Find the period and amplitude. $$y=-\cos \frac{2 x}{5}$$

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Problem 18

Determine the quadrant in which each angle lies. (a) \(-245.25^{\circ}\) (b) \(12.35^{\circ}\)

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Problem 19

A ladder that is 20 feet long leans against the side of a house. The angle of elevation of the ladder is \(75^{\circ} .\) Find the height from the top of the ladder to the ground.

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Problem 19

Use a calculator to approximate the value of the expression, if possible. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth. arcsin 0.45

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Problem 19

Sketch the graph of the function. (Include two full periods.) Use a graphing utility to verify your result. \(y=\sec \pi x-3\)

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Problem 19

The point is on the terminal side of an angle in standard position. Determine the exact values of the six trigonometric functions of the angle. $$(7,24)$$

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Problem 19

Sketch a right triangle corresponding to the trigonometric function of the acute angle \(\theta .\) Use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine the third side of the triangle and then find the values of the other five trigonometric functions of \(\theta\). $$\cot \theta=\frac{3}{2}$$

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Problem 19

Find the period and amplitude. $$y=\frac{1}{4} \cos \frac{4 x}{3}$$

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Problem 19

Sketch each angle in standard position. (a) \(45^{\circ}\) (b) \(90^{\circ}\)

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Problem 20

An electrician is running wire from the electric box on a house to a utility pole 75 feet away. The angle of elevation to the connection on the pole is \(16^{\circ} .\) How much wire does the electrician need?

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Problem 20

Sketch the graph of the function. (Include two full periods.) Use a graphing utility to verify your result. \(y=\sec \pi x-3\)

3 step solution

Problem 20

The point is on the terminal side of an angle in standard position. Determine the exact values of the six trigonometric functions of the angle. $$(8,15)$$

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Problem 20

Sketch a right triangle corresponding to the trigonometric function of the acute angle \(\theta .\) Use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine the third side of the triangle and then find the values of the other five trigonometric functions of \(\theta\). $$\sin \theta=\frac{3}{8}$$

3 step solution

Problem 20

Find the period and amplitude. $$y=\frac{5}{2} \cos \frac{x}{4}$$

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Problem 20

Sketch each angle in standard position. (a) \(60^{\circ}\) (b) \(180^{\circ}\)

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Problem 21

A cadet rappelling down a cliff on a rope needs help. A cadet on the ground pulls tight on the end of the rope that hangs down from the rappelling cadet to lock the cadet in place. The length of the rope between the two cadets is 120 feet, and the angle of elevation of the rope is \(66^{\circ} .\) The cadet on the ground is holding the rope at a height of 4 feet. How high above the ground is the cadct on the rope?

4 step solution

Problem 21

Use a calculator to approximate the value of the expression, if possible. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth. \(\tan ^{-1} 0.75\)

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Problem 21

Sketch the graph of the function. (Include two full periods.) Use a graphing utility to verify your result. \(y=2 \tan \frac{\pi x}{4}\)

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Problem 21

The point is on the terminal side of an angle in standard position. Determine the exact values of the six trigonometric functions of the angle. $$(5,-12)$$

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