Chapter 9

BIG IDEAS MATH Algebra 2: Common Core Student Edition 2015 · 211 exercises

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COMPLETE THE SENTENCE Graphs of sine and cosine functions are called

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The shortest repeating portion of the graph of a periodic function is called a(n) ______

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COMPLETE THE SENTENCE In a right triangle, the two trigonometric functions of ? that are defi ned using the lengths of the hypotenuse and the side adjacent to ? are __________ and __________.

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Write the expression \(\cos 130^{\circ} \cos 40^{\circ}-\sin 130^{\circ} \sin 40^{\circ}\) as the cosine of an angle.

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\(\mathrm{A}(\mathrm{n})\) _____ is an angle in standard position whose terminal side lies on an axis.

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WRITING Explain why the graphs of the tangent, cotangent, secant, and cosecant functions do not have an

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Problem 2

Compare the amplitudes and periods of the functions \(y=\frac{1}{2} \cos x\) and \(y=3 \cos 2 x\).

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Problem 2

VOCABULARY Compare an angle of elevation to an angle of depression.

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Problem 2

Explain how to evaluate \(\tan 75^{\circ}\) using either the sum or difference formula for tangent.

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Problem 2

Given an angle \(\theta\) in standard position with its terminal side in Quadrant III, explain how you can use a reference angle to find \(\cos \theta\).

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Problem 3

What is a phase shift? Give an example of a sine function that has a phase shift.

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Problem 3

WRITING Explain what it means to solve a right triangle.

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Problem 3

In Exercises 3-10, find the exact value of the expression. \(\tan \left(-15^{\circ}\right)\)

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Problem 4

\(y=\sin 3 x\)

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Problem 4

What is the midline of the graph of the function \(y=2 \sin 3(x+1)-2\) ?

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Problem 4

Find the exact value of the expression. \(\tan 195^{\circ}\)

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Problem 4

WRITING Explain how to graph a function of the form \(y=a \sec b x\).

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Problem 5

\(y=\cos 4 x+2\)

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Problem 5

Find the exact value of the expression. \(\sin \frac{23 \pi}{12}\)

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Problem 5

\(g(x)=2 \tan x\)

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Problem 6

\(y=-\cos 2 x\)

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Problem 6

Find the exact value of the expression. \(\sin \left(-165^{\circ}\right)\)

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Problem 6

\(g(x)=3 \tan x\)

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Problem 7

\(y=\sin 3 \pi x\)

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Problem 7

Find the exact value of the expression. \(\cos 105^{\circ}\)

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Problem 7

\(g(x)=\cot 3 x\)

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Problem 8

\(y=\cos \frac{\pi x}{4}\)

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Problem 8

Find the exact value of the expression. \(\cos \frac{11 \pi}{12}\)

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Problem 8

\(g(x)=\cot 2 x\)

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Problem 9

\(y=\frac{1}{2} \cos 0.75 x-8\)

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Problem 9

Find the exact value of the expression. \(\tan \frac{17 \pi}{12}\)

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Problem 9

In Exercises 9-14, use the unit circle to evaluate the six trigonometric functions of \(\theta\). \(\theta=0^{\circ}\)

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Problem 9

\(g(x)=3 \cot \frac{1}{4} x\)

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Problem 10

\(y=3 \sin 0.2 x+6\)

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Problem 10

Find the exact value of the expression. \(\sin \left(-\frac{7 \pi}{12}\right)\)

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Problem 10

Use the unit circle to evaluate the six trigonometric functions of \(\theta\). \(\theta=540^{\circ}\)

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Problem 10

\(g(x)=4 \cot \frac{1}{2} x\)

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Problem 11

In Exercises 11-16, evaluate the expression given that \(\cos a=\frac{4}{5}\) with \(0

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Problem 11

Use the unit circle to evaluate the six trigonometric functions of \(\theta\). \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{2}\)

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Problem 11

\(g(x)=\frac{1}{2} \tan \pi x\)

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Problem 12

MODELING WITH MATHEMATICS A middle-A tuning fork vibrates with a frequency \(f\) of 440 hertz (cycles per second). You strike a middle-A tuning fork with a force that produces a maximum pressure of 5 pascals. Write and graph a sine model that gives the pressure \(P\) as a function of the time \(t\) (in seconds).

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Problem 12

Use the unit circle to evaluate the six trigonometric functions of \(\theta\). \(\theta=\frac{7 \pi}{2}\)

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Problem 12

\(g(x)=\frac{1}{3} \tan 2 \pi x\)

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Problem 13

Identify the amplitude and period of the function. Then graph the function and describe the graph of \(g\) as a transformation of the graph of its parent function. \(g(x)=3 \sin x\)

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Problem 13

\(\sin \theta=\frac{7}{11}\)

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Problem 13

Evaluate the expression given that \(\cos a=\frac{4}{5}\) with \(0

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Problem 13

Use the unit circle to evaluate the six trigonometric functions of \(\theta\). \(\theta=-270^{\circ}\)

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Problem 13

ERROR ANALYSIS Describe and correct the error in finding the period of the function \(y=\cot 3 x\).

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Problem 14

Identify the amplitude and period of the function. Then graph the function and describe the graph of \(g\) as a transformation of the graph of its parent function. \(g(x)=2 \sin x\)

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Problem 14

\(\cos \theta=\frac{5}{12}\)

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