Chapter 5

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Problem 54

Use the function value(s) and the trigonometric identities to evaluate each trigonometric function. \(\sin 30^{\circ}=\frac{1}{2}, \tan 30^{\circ}=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{3}\) (a) \(\csc 30^{\circ}\) (b) \(\cot 60^{\circ}\) (c) \(\cos 30^{\circ}\) (d) \(\cot 30^{\circ}\)

4 step solution

Problem 54

Find the reference angle \(\theta^{\prime}\) for the special angle \(\theta .\) Sketch \(\theta\) in standard position and label \(\boldsymbol{\theta}^{\prime}\). $$\theta=315^{\circ}$$

3 step solution

Problem 54

Use the properties of inverse functions to find the exact value of the expression, if possible. tan(arctan 25)

2 step solution

Problem 54

Sketch the graph of the function. Use a graphing utility to verify your sketch. (Include two full periods.) $$y=2 \cos x-3$$

5 step solution

Problem 54

Determine the quadrant in which each angle lies. (The angle measure is given in radians.) (a) \(-\frac{5 \pi}{12}\) (b) \(-\frac{13 \pi}{9}\)

2 step solution

Problem 55

Harmonic Motion Find a model for simple harmonic motion satisfying the specified conditions. Displacement \((t=0)$$\quad\)Amplitude\(\quad\)Period 0\(\quad\)8 centimeters\(\quad\)2 seconds

4 step solution

Problem 55

Use the function value(s) and the trigonometric identities to evaluate each trigonometric function. \(\csc \theta=3, \sec \theta=\frac{3 \sqrt{2}}{4}\) (a) \(\sin \theta\) (b) \(\cos \theta\) (c) \(\tan \theta\) (d) \(\sec \left(90^{\circ}-\theta\right)\)

4 step solution

Problem 55

Find the reference angle \(\theta^{\prime}\) for the special angle \(\theta .\) Sketch \(\theta\) in standard position and label \(\boldsymbol{\theta}^{\prime}\). $$\theta=-45^{\circ}$$

3 step solution

Problem 55

Sketch the graph of the function. Use a graphing utility to verify your sketch. (Include two full periods.) $$y=\frac{2}{3} \cos \left(\frac{x}{2}-\frac{\pi}{4}\right)$$

5 step solution

Problem 55

Determine the quadrant in which each angle lies. (The angle measure is given in radians.) (a) \(-1\) (b) \(-2\)

3 step solution

Problem 56

Harmonic Motion Find a model for simple harmonic motion satisfying the specified conditions. Displacement \((t=0)$$\quad\)Amplitude\(\quad\)Period 0\(\quad\)3 meters\(\quad\)6 seconds

3 step solution

Problem 56

Use the function value(s) and the trigonometric identities to evaluate each trigonometric function. \(\sec \theta=5, \tan \theta=2 \sqrt{6}\) (a) \(\cos \theta\) (b) \(\cot \theta\) (c) \(\cot \left(90^{\circ}-\theta\right)\) (d) \(\sin \theta\)

4 step solution

Problem 56

Find the reference angle \(\theta^{\prime}\) for the special angle \(\theta .\) Sketch \(\theta\) in standard position and label \(\boldsymbol{\theta}^{\prime}\). $$\theta=-330^{\circ}$$

3 step solution

Problem 56

Use the properties of inverse functions to find the exact value of the expression, if possible. \(\sin [\arcsin (-0.1)]\)

3 step solution

Problem 56

Sketch the graph of the function. Use a graphing utility to verify your sketch. (Include two full periods.) $$y=-2 \cos (4 \pi x+1)$$

4 step solution

Problem 56

Determine the quadrant in which each angle lies. (The angle measure is given in radians.) (a) \(3.5\) (b) \( 2.25\)

2 step solution

Problem 57

Harmonic Motion Find a model for simple harmonic motion satisfying the specified conditions. Displacement \((t=0)$$\quad\)Amplitude\(\quad\)Period 3 inches\(\quad\)3 inches\(\quad\)1.5 seconds

4 step solution

Problem 57

Use the function value(s) and the trigonometric identities to evaluate each trigonometric function. \(\cot \alpha=4\) (a) \(\tan \alpha\) (b) \(\csc \alpha\) (c) \(\sec \alpha\) (d) \(\tan \left(90^{\circ}-\alpha\right)\)

4 step solution

Problem 57

Find the reference angle \(\theta^{\prime}\) for the special angle \(\theta .\) Sketch \(\theta\) in standard position and label \(\boldsymbol{\theta}^{\prime}\). $$\theta=\frac{5 \pi}{3}$$

4 step solution

Problem 57

Use the properties of inverse functions to find the exact value of the expression, if possible. \(\tan \left[\tan ^{-1}(-0.5)\right]\)

3 step solution

Problem 57

Use a graphing utility to graph the function. (Include two full periods.) Identify the amplitude and period of the graph. $$y=-2 \sin \frac{2 \pi x}{3}$$

3 step solution

Problem 57

Sketch each angle in standard position. (a) \(\frac{3 \pi}{2}\) (b) \(-\frac{\pi}{2}\)

2 step solution

Problem 58

Harmonic Motion Find a model for simple harmonic motion satisfying the specified conditions. Displacement \((t=0)$$\quad\)Amplitude\(\quad\)Period -2 feet\(\quad\)2 feet\(\quad\)10 seconds

4 step solution

Problem 58

Use the function value(s) and the trigonometric identities to evaluate each trigonometric function. \(\tan \beta=3\) (a) \(\cot \beta\) (b) \(\cos \beta\) (c) \(\tan \left(90^{\circ}-\beta\right)\) (d) \(\csc \beta\)

4 step solution

Problem 58

Find the reference angle \(\theta^{\prime}\) for the special angle \(\theta .\) Sketch \(\theta\) in standard position and label \(\boldsymbol{\theta}^{\prime}\). $$\theta=\frac{3 \pi}{4}$$

3 step solution

Problem 58

Use the properties of inverse functions to find the exact value of the expression, if possible. cos[cos \(\left.^{1}(-2)\right]\)

3 step solution

Problem 58

Use a graphing utility to graph the function. (Include two full periods.) Identify the amplitude and period of the graph. $$y=-10 \cos \frac{\pi x}{6}$$

3 step solution

Problem 58

Sketch each angle in standard position. (a) \(\frac{3 \pi}{4}\) (b) \(\frac{4 \pi}{3}\)

3 step solution

Problem 59

Harmonic Motion For the simple harmonic motion described by the trigonometric function, find (a) the maximum displacement, (b) the frequency, (c) the value of \(d\) when \(t=5,\) and (d) the least positive value of \(t\) for which \(d=0 .\) Use a graphing utility to verify your results. $$d=4 \cos 8 \pi t$$

5 step solution

Problem 59

Use trigonometric identities to transform one side of the equation into the other \((0<{\theta}<\pi /2)\). $$\tan \theta \cot \theta=1$$

3 step solution

Problem 59

Use a graphing utility to graph the function. Use the graph to determine the behavior of the function as \(x \rightarrow c\). (a) \(x \rightarrow \frac{\pi^{+}}{2}\left(\text { as } x \text { approaches } \frac{\pi}{2} \text { from the right }\right)\) (b) \(x \rightarrow \frac{\pi^{-}}{2}\left(\text { as } x \text { approaches } \frac{\pi}{2} \text { from the left }\right)\) (c) \(x \rightarrow-\frac{\pi^{+}}{2}\left(\text { as } x \text { approaches }-\frac{\pi}{2} \text { from the right }\right)\) (d) \(x \rightarrow-\frac{\pi^{-}}{2}\left(\text { as } x \text { approaches }-\frac{\pi}{2} \text { from the left }\right)\) \(f(x)=\tan x\)

5 step solution

Problem 59

Find the reference angle \(\theta^{\prime}\) for the special angle \(\theta .\) Sketch \(\theta\) in standard position and label \(\boldsymbol{\theta}^{\prime}\). $$\theta=-\frac{5 \pi}{6}$$

4 step solution

Problem 59

Use the properties of inverse functions to find the exact value of the expression, if possible. \(\arctan \left(\tan \frac{11 \pi}{6}\right)\)

3 step solution

Problem 59

Use a graphing utility to graph the function. (Include two full periods.) Identify the amplitude and period of the graph. $$y=-4+5 \cos \frac{\pi t}{12}$$

3 step solution

Problem 59

Sketch each angle in standard position. (a) \(-\frac{7 \pi}{4}\) (b) \(-\frac{5 \pi}{2}\)

2 step solution

Problem 60

Harmonic Motion For the simple harmonic motion described by the trigonometric function, find (a) the maximum displacement, (b) the frequency, (c) the value of \(d\) when \(t=5,\) and (d) the least positive value of \(t\) for which \(d=0 .\) Use a graphing utility to verify your results. $$d=\frac{1}{2} \cos 20 \pi t$$

4 step solution

Problem 60

Use trigonometric identities to transform one side of the equation into the other \((0<{\theta}<\pi /2)\). $$\csc ^{2} \theta \sin ^{2} \theta=1$$

2 step solution

Problem 60

Use a graphing utility to graph the function. Use the graph to determine the behavior of the function as \(x \rightarrow c\). (a) \(x \rightarrow \frac{\pi^{+}}{2}\left(\text { as } x \text { approaches } \frac{\pi}{2} \text { from the right }\right)\) (b) \(x \rightarrow \frac{\pi^{-}}{2}\left(\text { as } x \text { approaches } \frac{\pi}{2} \text { from the left }\right)\) (c) \(x \rightarrow-\frac{\pi^{+}}{2}\left(\text { as } x \text { approaches }-\frac{\pi}{2} \text { from the right }\right)\) (d) \(x \rightarrow-\frac{\pi^{-}}{2}\left(\text { as } x \text { approaches }-\frac{\pi}{2} \text { from the left }\right)\) \(f(x)=\sec x\)

5 step solution

Problem 60

Find the reference angle \(\theta^{\prime}\) for the special angle \(\theta .\) Sketch \(\theta\) in standard position and label \(\boldsymbol{\theta}^{\prime}\). $$\theta=\frac{7 \pi}{6}$$

6 step solution

Problem 60

Use the properties of inverse functions to find the exact value of the expression, if possible. \(\arcsin \left(\sin \frac{4 \pi}{3}\right)\)

4 step solution

Problem 60

Use a graphing utility to graph the function. (Include two full periods.) Identify the amplitude and period of the graph. $$y=2-2 \sin \frac{2 \pi x}{3}$$

3 step solution

Problem 60

Sketch each angle in standard position. (a) \(\frac{11 \pi}{6}\) (b) \(-\frac{2 \pi}{3}\)

2 step solution

Problem 61

Harmonic Motion For the simple harmonic motion described by the trigonometric function, find (a) the maximum displacement, (b) the frequency, (c) the value of \(d\) when \(t=5,\) and (d) the least positive value of \(t\) for which \(d=0 .\) Use a graphing utility to verify your results. $$d=-\frac{1}{16} \sin 140 \pi t$$

4 step solution

Problem 61

Use trigonometric identities to transform one side of the equation into the other \((0<{\theta}<\pi /2)\). $$\csc \theta \tan \theta=\sec \theta$$

3 step solution

Problem 61

Use a graphing utility to graph the function. Use the graph to determine the behavior of the function as \(x \rightarrow c\) (a) As \(x \rightarrow 0^{+},\) the value of \(f(x) \rightarrow\square\). (b) As \(x \rightarrow 0^{-}\), the value of \(f(x) \rightarrow\square\). (c) As \(x \rightarrow \pi^{+},\) the value of \(f(x) \rightarrow\square\). (d) \(\mathrm{As} x \rightarrow \pi^{-},\) the value of \(f(x) \rightarrow\square\). \(f(x)=\csc x\)

5 step solution

Problem 61

Find the reference angle \(\theta^{\prime}\) for the special angle \(\theta .\) Sketch \(\theta\) in standard position and label \(\boldsymbol{\theta}^{\prime}\). $$\theta=\frac{11 \pi}{6}$$

4 step solution

Problem 61

Use the properties of inverse functions to find the exact value of the expression, if possible. \(\sin ^{-1}\left(\sin \frac{5 \pi}{2}\right)\)

3 step solution

Problem 61

Use a graphing utility to graph the function. (Include two full periods.) Identify the amplitude and period of the graph. $$y=-\frac{2}{3} \cos \left(\frac{x}{2}-\frac{\pi}{4}\right)$$

3 step solution

Problem 61

Sketch each angle in standard position. (a) \(5 \pi\) (b) \(-4\)

2 step solution

Problem 62

Harmonic Motion For the simple harmonic motion described by the trigonometric function, find (a) the maximum displacement, (b) the frequency, (c) the value of \(d\) when \(t=5,\) and (d) the least positive value of \(t\) for which \(d=0 .\) Use a graphing utility to verify your results. $$d=\frac{1}{64} \sin 792 \pi t$$

5 step solution

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