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