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. $$280.6^{\circ}$$
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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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