Chapter 7

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Problem 35

Represent the complex number graphically, and find the trigonometric form of the number. $$-7+4 i$$

4 step solution

Problem 35

Find the area of the triangle having the indicated angle and sides. \(C=110^{\circ}, \quad a=6, \quad b=10\)

3 step solution

Problem 36

Use vectors to find the interior angles of the triangle with the given vertices. $$(-3,-4), (1,7), (8,2)$$

5 step solution

Problem 36

Determine whether the Law of sines or the Law of cosines can be used to find another measure of the triangle. Then solve the triangle. $$a=11, \quad b=13, \quad c=7$$

3 step solution

Problem 36

Represent the complex number graphically, and find the trigonometric form of the number. $$5-3 i$$

4 step solution

Problem 37

Use vectors to find the interior angles of the triangle with the given vertices. $$(-3,0), (2,2), (0,6)$$

5 step solution

Problem 37

Find (a) \(\mathbf{u}+\mathbf{v}\) (b) \(\mathbf{u}-\mathbf{v},(\mathbf{c})\) 2 \(\mathbf{u}-3 \mathbf{v},\) and (d) \(\frac{1}{2} \mathbf{v}+4 \mathbf{u} .\) Then sketch each resultant vector. $$\mathbf{u}=\langle 4,2\rangle, \mathbf{v}=\langle 8,0\rangle$$

5 step solution

Problem 37

Determine whether the Law of sines or the Law of cosines can be used to find another measure of the triangle. Then solve the triangle. $$A=42^{\circ}, \quad B=35^{\circ}, \quad c=1.2$$

3 step solution

Problem 37

Find the area of the triangle having the indicated angle and sides. \(A=150^{\circ}, \quad b=8, \quad c=10\)

3 step solution

Problem 38

Use vectors to find the interior angles of the triangle with the given vertices. $$(-3,5), (-1,9), (7,9)$$

4 step solution

Problem 38

Find (a) \(\mathbf{u}+\mathbf{v}\) (b) \(\mathbf{u}-\mathbf{v},(\mathbf{c})\) 2 \(\mathbf{u}-3 \mathbf{v},\) and (d) \(\frac{1}{2} \mathbf{v}+4 \mathbf{u} .\) Then sketch each resultant vector.$$\mathbf{u}=\langle 5,3\rangle, \mathbf{v}=\langle-4,0\rangle$$

5 step solution

Problem 38

Determine whether the Law of sines or the Law of cosines can be used to find another measure of the triangle. Then solve the triangle. $$C=95^{\circ}, \quad b=19, \quad c=25$$

8 step solution

Problem 38

Represent the complex number graphically, and find the trigonometric form of the number. $$6$$

4 step solution

Problem 38

Find the area of the triangle having the indicated angle and sides. \(C=120^{\circ}, \quad a=4, \quad b=6\)

3 step solution

Problem 39

Find \(\mathbf{u} \cdot \mathbf{v},\) where \(\theta\) is the angle between \(\mathbf{u}\) and \(\mathbf{v}.\) $$\|\mathbf{u}\|=9,\|\mathbf{v}\|=36, \theta=\frac{3 \pi}{4}$$

3 step solution

Problem 39

Find (a) \(\mathbf{u}+\mathbf{v}\) (b) \(\mathbf{u}-\mathbf{v},(\mathbf{c})\) 2 \(\mathbf{u}-3 \mathbf{v},\) and (d) \(\frac{1}{2} \mathbf{v}+4 \mathbf{u} .\) Then sketch each resultant vector.$$\mathbf{u}=\langle-6,-8\rangle, \mathbf{v}=\langle 2,4\rangle$$

5 step solution

Problem 39

Use Heron's Area Formula to find the area of the triangle. $$a=12, \quad b=24, \quad c=18$$

3 step solution

Problem 39

Represent the complex number graphically, and find the trigonometric form of the number. $$3+\sqrt{3} i$$

3 step solution

Problem 39

Find the area of the triangle having the indicated angle and sides. \(B=75^{\circ} 15^{\prime}, \quad a=103, \quad c=58\)

3 step solution

Problem 40

Find \(\mathbf{u} \cdot \mathbf{v},\) where \(\theta\) is the angle between \(\mathbf{u}\) and \(\mathbf{v}.\) $$\|\mathbf{u}\|=4,\|\mathbf{v}\|=12, \theta=\frac{\pi}{3}$$

3 step solution

Problem 40

Find (a) \(\mathbf{u}+\mathbf{v}\) (b) \(\mathbf{u}-\mathbf{v},(\mathbf{c})\) 2 \(\mathbf{u}-3 \mathbf{v},\) and (d) \(\frac{1}{2} \mathbf{v}+4 \mathbf{u} .\) Then sketch each resultant vector.$$\mathbf{u}=\langle 0,-5\rangle, \mathbf{v}=\langle-4,10\rangle$$

5 step solution

Problem 40

Use Heron's Area Formula to find the area of the triangle. $$a=25, \quad b=35, \quad c=32$$

4 step solution

Problem 40

Represent the complex number graphically, and find the trigonometric form of the number. $$-2 \sqrt{2}+i$$

4 step solution

Problem 40

Find the area of the triangle having the indicated angle and sides. \(C=85^{\circ} 45^{\prime}, \quad a=16, \quad b=20\)

4 step solution

Problem 41

Find \(\mathbf{u} \cdot \mathbf{v},\) where \(\theta\) is the angle between \(\mathbf{u}\) and \(\mathbf{v}.\) $$\|\mathbf{u}\|=4,\|\mathbf{v}\|=10, \theta=\frac{2 \pi}{3}$$

4 step solution

Problem 41

Find (a) \(\mathbf{u}+\mathbf{v}\) (b) \(\mathbf{u}-\mathbf{v},(\mathbf{c})\) 2 \(\mathbf{u}-3 \mathbf{v},\) and (d) \(\frac{1}{2} \mathbf{v}+4 \mathbf{u} .\) Then sketch each resultant vector.$$\mathbf{u}=\mathbf{i}+\mathbf{j}, \mathbf{v}=2 \mathbf{i}-3 \mathbf{j}$$

5 step solution

Problem 41

Use Heron's Area Formula to find the area of the triangle. $$a=5, \quad b=8, \quad c=10$$

3 step solution

Problem 41

Represent the complex number graphically, and find the trigonometric form of the number. $$-1-5 i$$

4 step solution

Problem 42

Find \(\mathbf{u} \cdot \mathbf{v},\) where \(\theta\) is the angle between \(\mathbf{u}\) and \(\mathbf{v}.\) $$\|\mathbf{u}\|=100,\|\mathbf{v}\|=250, \theta=\frac{\pi}{6}$$

3 step solution

Problem 42

Find (a) \(\mathbf{u}+\mathbf{v}\) (b) \(\mathbf{u}-\mathbf{v},(\mathbf{c})\) 2 \(\mathbf{u}-3 \mathbf{v},\) and (d) \(\frac{1}{2} \mathbf{v}+4 \mathbf{u} .\) Then sketch each resultant vector.$$\mathbf{u}=2 \mathbf{i}-\mathbf{j}, \mathbf{v}=-\mathbf{i}+\mathbf{j}$$

5 step solution

Problem 42

Use Heron's Area Formula to find the area of the triangle. $$a=12, \quad b=17, \quad c=8$$

3 step solution

Problem 42

Represent the complex number graphically, and find the trigonometric form of the number. $$1+3 i$$

3 step solution

Problem 43

Determine whether \(\mathbf{u}\) and \(\mathbf{v}\) are orthogonal. $$\begin{aligned} &\mathbf{u}=\langle 10,-6\rangle\\\ &\mathbf{v}=\langle 9,15\rangle \end{aligned}$$

4 step solution

Problem 43

Use Heron's Area Formula to find the area of the triangle. $$a=1.24, \quad b=2.45, \quad c=1.25$$

3 step solution

Problem 43

Represent the complex number graphically, and find the trigonometric form of the number. $$5-2 i$$

3 step solution

Problem 43

A plane flies 500 kilometers with a bearing of \(316^{\circ}\) (clockwise from north) from Naples to Elgin. The plane then flies 720 kilometers from Elgin to Canton (see figure). Canton is due west of Naples. Find the bearing of the flight from Elgin to Canton.

4 step solution

Problem 44

Determine whether \(\mathbf{u}\) and \(\mathbf{v}\) are orthogonal. $$\begin{aligned} &\mathbf{u}=\langle 12,4\rangle\\\ &\mathbf{v}=\left\langle\frac{1}{4},-\frac{1}{3}\right\rangle \end{aligned}$$

3 step solution

Problem 44

Use Heron's Area Formula to find the area of the triangle. $$a=2.4, \quad b=2.75, \quad c=2.25$$

2 step solution

Problem 44

Represent the complex number graphically, and find the trigonometric form of the number. $$-3+i$$

5 step solution

Problem 44

A flagpole at a right angle to the horizontal is located on a slope that makes an angle of \(12^{\circ}\) with the horizontal. The flagpole casts a 16 -meter shadow up the slope when the angle of elevation from the tip of the shadow to the sun is \(20^{\circ} .\) (a) Draw a triangle that represents the problem. Show the known quantities on the triangle and use a variable to indicate the height of the flagpole. (b) Write an equation involving the unknown quantity. (c) Find the height of the flagpole.

3 step solution

Problem 45

Determine whether \(\mathbf{u}\) and \(\mathbf{v}\) are orthogonal. $$\begin{aligned} &\mathbf{u}=\mathbf{j}\\\ &\mathbf{v}=\mathbf{i}-\mathbf{j} \end{aligned}$$

3 step solution

Problem 45

Use Heron's Area Formula to find the area of the triangle. $$a=1, \quad b=\frac{1}{2}, \quad c=\frac{3}{4}$$

3 step solution

Problem 45

Represent the complex number graphically, and find the trigonometric form of the number. $$3 \sqrt{2}-7 i$$

4 step solution

Problem 45

The angles of elevation \(\theta\) and \(\phi\) to an airplane are being continuously monitored at two observation points \(A\) and \(B,\) respectively, which are 2 miles apart, and the airplane is east of both points in the same vertical plane. (a) Draw a diagram that illustrates the problem. (b) Write an equation giving the distance \(d\) between the plane and point \(B\) in terms of \(\theta\) and \(\phi\) (c) Use the equation from part (b) to find the distance between the plane and point \(B\) when \(\theta=40^{\circ}\) and \(\phi=60^{\circ}\)

3 step solution

Problem 46

Determine whether \(\mathbf{u}\) and \(\mathbf{v}\) are orthogonal. $$\begin{aligned} &\mathbf{u}=2 \mathbf{i}-2 \mathbf{j}\\\ &\mathbf{v}=-\mathbf{i}-\mathbf{j} \end{aligned}$$

3 step solution

Problem 46

Use Heron's Area Formula to find the area of the triangle. $$a=\frac{3}{5}, \quad b=\frac{5}{8}, \quad c=\frac{3}{8}$$

4 step solution

Problem 46

Represent the complex number graphically, and find the trigonometric form of the number. $$-8-5 \sqrt{3} i$$

5 step solution

Problem 47

Determine whether u and v are orthogonal, parallel, or neither. $$\begin{aligned} &\mathbf{u}=\langle 10,20\rangle\\\ &\mathbf{v}=\langle-18,9\rangle \end{aligned}$$

4 step solution

Problem 47

Find a unit vector in the direction of the given vector. Verify that the result has a magnitude of 1.$$\mathbf{u}=\langle 6,0\rangle$$.

3 step solution

Problem 47

Represent the complex number graphically, and find the standard form of the number. $$6\left(\cos \frac{\pi}{3}+i \sin \frac{\pi}{3}\right)$$

3 step solution

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