Chapter 5

Algebra and Trigonometry Real Mathematics, Real People · 595 exercises

Problem 31

Use a calculator to approximate the value of the expression, if possible. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth. arctan \(\frac{7}{2}\)

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Problem 31

Use a graphing utility to graph the function (include two full periods). Graph the corresponding reciprocal function in the same viewing window. Describe and compare the graphs. \(y=-2 \sec 4 x\)

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Problem 31

Use a calculator to evaluate each function. Round your answers to four decimal places. (Be sure the calculator is in the correct angle mode.) (a) \(\sin 10^{\circ}\) (b) \(\cos 80^{\circ}\)

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Problem 31

Use the angle-conversion capabilities of a graphing utility to convert the angle measure to decimal degree form. Round your answer to three decimal places, if necessary. $$85^{\circ} 18^{\prime} 30^{\prime \prime}$$

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Problem 32

Use a calculator to approximate the value of the expression, if possible. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth. \(\tan ^{-1}\left(-\frac{95}{7}\right)\)

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Problem 32

Find the values of the six trigonometric functions of \(\theta\). Constraint \(\theta\) lies in Quadrant II. \(\theta\) lies in Quadrant III. \(\sin \theta < 0\) \(\cot \theta < 0\) \(0 \leq \theta \leq \pi\) \(\frac{\pi}{2} \leq \theta \leq \frac{3 \pi}{2}\) \(\frac{\pi}{2} \leq \theta \leq \frac{3 \pi}{2}\) \(\pi \leq \theta \leq 2 \pi\) Function Value $$\cos \theta=-\frac{4}{5}$$

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Problem 32

Use a calculator to evaluate each function. Round your answers to four decimal places. (Be sure the calculator is in the correct angle mode.) (a) \(\tan 18.5^{\circ}\) (b) \(\cot 71.5^{\circ}\)

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Problem 32

Use the angle-conversion capabilities of a graphing utility to convert the angle measure to decimal degree form. Round your answer to three decimal places, if necessary. $$-408^{\circ} 16^{\prime} 25^{\prime \prime}$$

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Problem 33

When an airplane leaves the runway, its angle of climb is \(18^{\circ}\) and its speed is 275 feet per second. Find the plane's altitude after 1 minute.

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Problem 33

Use a graphing utility to graph the function (include two full periods). Graph the corresponding reciprocal function in the same viewing window. Describe and compare the graphs. \(y=\frac{1}{3} \sec \left(\frac{\pi x}{2}+\frac{\pi}{2}\right)\)

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Problem 33

Find the values of the six trigonometric functions of \(\theta\). Constraint \(\theta\) lies in Quadrant II. \(\theta\) lies in Quadrant III. \(\sin \theta < 0\) \(\cot \theta < 0\) \(0 \leq \theta \leq \pi\) \(\frac{\pi}{2} \leq \theta \leq \frac{3 \pi}{2}\) \(\frac{\pi}{2} \leq \theta \leq \frac{3 \pi}{2}\) \(\pi \leq \theta \leq 2 \pi\) Function Value $$\tan \theta=-\frac{15}{8}$$

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Problem 33

Use a calculator to evaluate each function. Round your answers to four decimal places. (Be sure the calculator is in the correct angle mode.) (a) \(\sec 42^{\circ} 12^{\prime}\) (b) \(\csc 48^{\circ} 7^{\prime} 30^{\prime \prime}\)

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Problem 33

Sketch the graphs of \(f\) and \(g\) in the same coordinate plane. (Include two full periods.) $$\begin{aligned} &f(x)=\sin x\\\ &g(x)=-4 \sin x \end{aligned}$$

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Problem 33

Use the angle-conversion capabilities of a graphing utility to convert the angle measure to decimal degree form. Round your answer to three decimal places, if necessary. $$-125^{\circ} 36^{\prime \prime}$$

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Problem 34

Use a calculator to evaluate each function. Round your answers to four decimal places. (Be sure the calculator is in the correct angle mode.) (a) \(\cos 8^{\circ} 50^{\prime} 25^{\prime \prime}\) (b) \(\sec 56^{\circ} 10^{\prime \prime}\)

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Problem 34

Sketch the graphs of \(f\) and \(g\) in the same coordinate plane. (Include two full periods.) $$\begin{aligned} &f(x)=\sin x\\\ &g(x)=\sin \frac{x}{3} \end{aligned}$$

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Problem 34

Use the angle-conversion capabilities of a graphing utility to convert the angle measure to decimal degree form. Round your answer to three decimal places, if necessary. $$330^{\circ} 25^{\prime \prime}$$

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Problem 35

Compare the graph of the function with the graph of \(f(x)=\arcsin x\) \(g(x)=\arcsin (-x)\)

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Problem 35

Solving a Trigonometric Equation Graphically In Exercises \(35-40,\) use a graph of the function to approximate the solution of the equation on the interval \([-2 \pi, 2 \pi]\) \(\tan x=1\)

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Problem 35

Find the values of the six trigonometric functions of \(\theta\). Constraint \(\theta\) lies in Quadrant II. \(\theta\) lies in Quadrant III. \(\sin \theta < 0\) \(\cot \theta < 0\) \(0 \leq \theta \leq \pi\) \(\frac{\pi}{2} \leq \theta \leq \frac{3 \pi}{2}\) \(\frac{\pi}{2} \leq \theta \leq \frac{3 \pi}{2}\) \(\pi \leq \theta \leq 2 \pi\) Function Value $$\sec \theta=-2$$

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Problem 35

Use a calculator to evaluate each function. Round your answers to four decimal places. (Be sure the calculator is in the correct angle mode.) (a) \(\cot \frac{\pi}{16}\) (b) \(\tan \frac{\pi}{8}\)

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Problem 35

Sketch the graphs of \(f\) and \(g\) in the same coordinate plane. (Include two full periods.) $$\begin{array}{l} f(x)=\cos \pi x \\ g(x)=1+\cos \pi x \end{array}$$

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Problem 35

Find the difference of the angles. Write your answer in \(\mathbf{D}^{\circ} \mathbf{M}^{\prime} \mathbf{S}^{\prime \prime}\) form. $$51^{\circ} 22^{\prime} 30^{\prime \prime} \text { and } 38^{\circ} 17^{\prime} 15^{\prime \prime}$$

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Problem 36

The height of an outdoor basketball backboard is \(12 \frac{1}{2}\) feet, and the backboard casts a shadow \(17 \frac{1}{3}\) feet long. (a) Draw a right triangle that gives a visual representation of the problem. Label the known and unknown quantities. (b) Use a trigonometric function to write an equation involving the unknown angle of elevation. (c) Find the angle of elevation of the sun.

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Problem 36

Compare the graph of the function with the graph of \(f(x)=\arcsin x\) \(g(x)=-\arcsin x\)

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Problem 36

Use a graph of the function to approximate the solution of the equation on the interval \([-2 \pi, 2 \pi]\) \(\cot x=-1\)

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Problem 36

Use a calculator to evaluate each function. Round your answers to four decimal places. (Be sure the calculator is in the correct angle mode.) (a) \(\sec 1.54\) (b) \(\cos 1.25\)

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Problem 36

Sketch the graphs of \(f\) and \(g\) in the same coordinate plane. (Include two full periods.) $$\begin{array}{l} f(x)=4 \sin x \\ g(x)=4 \sin x-1 \end{array}$$

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Problem 36

Find the difference of the angles. Write your answer in \(\mathbf{D}^{\circ} \mathbf{M}^{\prime} \mathbf{S}^{\prime \prime}\) form. $$120^{\circ} 45^{\prime} 29^{\prime \prime} \text { and } 12^{\circ} 36^{\prime} 3^{\prime \prime}$$

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Problem 37

Sketch the graphs of \(f\) and \(g\) in the same coordinate plane. (Include two full periods.) $$\begin{aligned} &f(x)=-\frac{1}{2} \sin \frac{x}{2}\\\ &g(x)=2 \sin \frac{x}{4} \end{aligned}$$

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Problem 37

Find the difference of the angles. Write your answer in \(\mathbf{D}^{\circ} \mathbf{M}^{\prime} \mathbf{S}^{\prime \prime}\) form. $$48^{\circ} 18^{\prime} \text { and } 25^{\circ} 16^{\prime} 59^{\prime \prime}$$

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Problem 38

Compare the graph of the function with the graph of \(f(x)=\arccos x\) \(g(x)=\arccos x-5\)

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Problem 38

Sketch the graphs of \(f\) and \(g\) in the same coordinate plane. (Include two full periods.) $$\begin{aligned} &f(x)=2 \cos 2 x\\\ &g(x)=-\cos 4 x \end{aligned}$$

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Problem 39

A park is showing a movie on the lawn. The base of the screen is 6 feet off the ground and the screen is 22 feet high. (See figure.) (a) Find the angles of elevation to the top of the screen from distances of 15 feet and 100 feet. (b) You are lying on the ground and the angle of elevation to the top of the screen is \(42^{\circ} .\) How far are you from the screen?

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Problem 39

Use a graphing utility to graph \(f\) and \(g\) in the same viewing window. (Include two full periods.) Make a conjecture about the functions. $$\begin{aligned} &f(x)=\sin x\\\ &g(x)=\cos \left(x-\frac{\pi}{2}\right) \end{aligned}$$

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Problem 39

Use the angle-conversion capabilities of a graphing utility to convert the angle measure to \(\mathbf{D}^{\circ} \mathbf{M}^{\prime} \mathbf{S}^{\prime \prime}\) form. $$280.6^{\circ}$$

3 step solution

Problem 40

Complete the identity. $$\csc \theta=\frac{1}{\square}$$

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Problem 40

Compare the graph of the function with the graph of \(f(x)=\arccos x\) \(g(x)=\arccos (-x)-3\)

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Problem 40

Use a graphing utility to graph \(f\) and \(g\) in the same viewing window. (Include two full periods.) Make a conjecture about the functions. $$\begin{aligned} &f(x)=\sin x\\\ &g(x)=\cos \left(x+\frac{3 \pi}{2}\right) \end{aligned}$$

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Problem 40

Use the angle-conversion capabilities of a graphing utility to convert the angle measure to \(\mathbf{D}^{\circ} \mathbf{M}^{\prime} \mathbf{S}^{\prime \prime}\) form. $$-115.8^{\circ}$$

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Problem 41

Marine Transportation A ship leaves port at noon and has a bearing of \(S 29^{\circ} \mathrm{W}\). The ship sails at 20 knots. How many nautical miles south and how many nautical miles west does the ship travel by 6: 00 p.M.?

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Problem 41

Complete the identity. $$\sec \theta=\frac{1}{\square}$$

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Problem 41

Compare the graph of the function with the graph of \(f(x)=\arctan x\) \(g(x)=\arctan x+1\)

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Problem 41

Use a graphing utility to graph \(f\) and \(g\) in the same viewing window. (Include two full periods.) Make a conjecture about the functions. $$\begin{aligned} &f(x)=\cos x\\\ &g(x)=-\sin \left(x-\frac{\pi}{2}\right) \end{aligned}$$

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Problem 41

Use the angle-conversion capabilities of a graphing utility to convert the angle measure to \(\mathbf{D}^{\circ} \mathbf{M}^{\prime} \mathbf{S}^{\prime \prime}\) form. $$-345.12^{\circ}$$

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Problem 42

Aviation An airplane flying at 600 miles per hour has a bearing of \(52^{\circ}\). After flying for 1.5 hours, how far north and how far east has the plane traveled from its point of departure?

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Problem 42

Complete the identity. $$\cot \theta=\frac{1}{\square}$$

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Problem 42

Use a graphing utility to graph \(f\) and \(g\) in the same viewing window. (Include two full periods.) Make a conjecture about the functions. $$\begin{aligned} &f(x)=\cos x\\\ &g(x)=-\cos (x-\pi) \end{aligned}$$

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Problem 42

Use the angle-conversion capabilities of a graphing utility to convert the angle measure to \(\mathbf{D}^{\circ} \mathbf{M}^{\prime} \mathbf{S}^{\prime \prime}\) form. $$490.75^{\circ}$$

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Problem 43

A ship is 45 miles east and 30 miles south of port. The captain wants to sail directly to port. What bearing should the captain take?

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