Chapter 7
Algebra and Trigonometry Real Mathematics, Real People · 371 exercises
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