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.

4 step solution

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 \(\theta\) \(\tan \theta=2\)

4 step solution

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 \(\theta\) $$\cos \theta=\frac{3}{4}$$

3 step solution

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) \(g(-\boldsymbol{\theta})\) $$\theta=-150^{\circ}$$

7 step solution

Problem 125

In your own words, write a definition of 1 radian.

3 step solution

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) \(g(-\boldsymbol{\theta})\) $$\theta=-300^{\circ}$$

8 step solution

Problem 126

In your own words, explain the difference between 1 radian and 1 degree.

3 step solution

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) \(g(-\boldsymbol{\theta})\) $$\theta=7 \pi / 6$$

7 step solution

Problem 127

Sketch the graph of \(f(x)=x^{3}\) and the graph of the function \(g .\) Describe the transformation from \(f\) to \(g .\) $$g(x)=(x-1)^{3}$$

3 step solution

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) \(g(-\boldsymbol{\theta})\) $$\theta=5 \pi / 6$$

7 step solution

Problem 128

Sketch the graph of \(f(x)=x^{3}\) and the graph of the function \(g .\) Describe the transformation from \(f\) to \(g .\) $$g(x)=x^{3}-4$$

3 step solution

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 \(g .\) $$g(x)=2-x^{3}$$

3 step solution

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) \(g(-\boldsymbol{\theta})\) $$\theta=-5 \pi / 3$$

8 step solution

Problem 130

Sketch the graph of \(f(x)=x^{3}\) and the graph of the function \(g .\) Describe the transformation from \(f\) to \(g .\) $$g(x)=-(x+3)^{3}$$

3 step solution

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 \(g .\) $$g(x)=(x+1)^{3}-3$$

4 step solution

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 \((c) t=\frac{1}{2}\)

3 step solution

Problem 139

Determine whether the statement is true or false. Justify your answer. $$\sin \theta<\tan \theta \text { in Quadrant I }$$

3 step solution

Problem 140

Determine whether the statement is true or false. Justify your answer. $$\sin \theta < \cos \theta \text { for } 0^{\circ} < \theta < 45^{\circ}$$

3 step solution

Problem 141

Determine whether the statement is true or false. Justify your answer. $$\sin \theta=-\sqrt{1-\cos ^{2} \theta} \text { for } 90^{\circ} < \theta < 180^{\circ}$$

3 step solution

Problem 142

Determine whether the statement is true or false. Justify your answer. $$\cos \theta=-\sqrt{1-\sin ^{2} \theta} \text { for } 90^{\circ} < \theta < 180^{\circ}$$

3 step solution

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.

5 step solution

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 \(h(t)=f(t) g(t) ?\)

3 step solution

Problem 149

Your classmate uses a calculator to evaluate \(\tan (\pi / 2)\) and gets a result of 0.0274224385 Describe the error.

4 step solution

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.

4 step solution

Problem 151

Solve the equation. Round your answer to three decimal places, if necessary. $$3 x-7=14$$

3 step solution

Problem 152

Solve the equation. Round your answer to three decimal places, if necessary. $$44-9 x=61$$

3 step solution

Problem 153

Solve the equation. Round your answer to three decimal places, if necessary. $$x^{2}-2 x-5=0$$

3 step solution

Problem 154

Solve the equation. Round your answer to three decimal places, if necessary. $$2 x^{2}+x-4=0$$

4 step solution

Problem 155

Solve the equation. Round your answer to three decimal places, if necessary. $$\frac{3}{x-1}=\frac{x+2}{9}$$

4 step solution

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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