Chapter 9

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

Problem 14

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

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Problem 14

ERROR ANALYSIS Describe and correct the error in describing the transformation of \(f(x)=\tan x\) represented by \(g(x)=2 \tan 5 x\).

3 step solution

Problem 15

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. \(g(x)=\cos 3 x\)

3 step solution

Problem 15

\(\tan \theta=\frac{7}{6}\)

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Problem 15

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

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Problem 15

In Exercises 15-22, sketch the angle. Then find its reference angle. \(-100^{\circ}\)

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Problem 16

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. \(g(x)=\cos 4 x\)

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Problem 16

\(\csc \theta=\frac{15}{8}\)

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Problem 16

Sketch the angle. Then find its reference angle. \(150^{\circ}\)

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Problem 16

USING EQUATIONS Which of the following are asymptotes of the graph of \(y=3 \tan 4 x\) ? (A) \(x=\frac{\pi}{8}\) (B) \(x=\frac{\pi}{4}\) (C) \(x=0\) (D) \(x=-\frac{5 \pi}{8}\)

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Problem 17

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. \(g(x)=\sin 2 \pi x\)

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Problem 17

\(\sec \theta=\frac{14}{9}\)

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Problem 17

In Exercises 17-22, simplify the expression. \(\tan (x+\pi)\)

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Problem 17

Sketch the angle. Then find its reference angle. \(320^{\circ}\)

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Problem 17

\(g(x)=3 \csc x\)

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Problem 18

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. \(g(x)=3 \sin 2 x\)

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Problem 18

ERROR ANALYSIS Describe and correct the error in fi nding the vertical shift of a sinusoid with a maximum point at (3, ?2) and a minimum point at (7, ?8).

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Problem 18

\(\cot \theta=\frac{16}{11}\)

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Problem 18

Simplify the expression. \(\cos \left(x-\frac{\pi}{2}\right)\)

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Problem 18

Sketch the angle. Then find its reference angle. \(-370^{\circ}\)

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Problem 18

\(g(x)=2 \csc x\)

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Problem 19

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

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Problem 19

Simplify the expression. \(\cos (x+2 \pi)\)

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Problem 19

Sketch the angle. Then find its reference angle. \(\frac{15 \pi}{4}\)

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Problem 19

\(g(x)=\sec 4 x\)

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Problem 20

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. \(g(x)=\frac{1}{2} \cos 4 \pi x\)

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Problem 20

ERROR ANALYSIS Describe and correct the error in fi nding csc ?, given that ? is an acute angle of a right triangle and cos ? = 7 —11 .

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Problem 20

Simplify the expression. \(\tan (x-2 \pi)\)

5 step solution

Problem 20

Sketch the angle. Then find its reference angle. \(\frac{8 \pi}{3}\)

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Problem 20

\(g(x)=\sec 3 x\)

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Problem 21

Which functions have an amplitude of 4 and a period of 2 ? (A) \(y=4 \cos 2 x\) (B) \(y=-4 \sin \pi x\) (C) \(y=2 \sin 4 x\) (D) \(y=4 \cos \pi x\)

3 step solution

Problem 21

Simplify the expression. \(\sin \left(x-\frac{3 \pi}{2}\right)\)

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Problem 21

Sketch the angle. Then find its reference angle. \(-\frac{5 \pi}{6}\)

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Problem 21

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

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Problem 22

Simplify the expression. \(\tan \left(x+\frac{\pi}{2}\right)\)

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Problem 22

Sketch the angle. Then find its reference angle. \(-\frac{13 \pi}{6}\)

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Problem 22

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

3 step solution

Problem 23

The motion of a pendulum can be modeled by the function \(d=4 \cos 8 \pi t\), where \(d\) is the horizontal displacement (in inches) of the pendulum relative to its position at rest and \(t\) is the time (in seconds). Find and interpret the period and amplitude in the context of this situation. Then graph the function.

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Problem 23

MODELING WITH MATHEMATICS A circuit has an alternating voltage of 100 volts that peaks every \(0.5\) second. Write a sinusoidal model for the voltage \(V\) as a function of the time \(t\) (in seconds).

3 step solution

Problem 23

Let \((-3,2)\) be a point on the terminal side of an angle \(\theta\) in standard position. Describe and correct the error in finding \(\tan \theta\).

4 step solution

Problem 23

\(g(x)=\csc \frac{\pi}{2} x\)

3 step solution

Problem 24

A buoy bobs up and down as waves go past. The vertical displacement \(y\) (in feet) of the buoy with respect to sea level can be modeled by \(y=1.75 \cos \frac{\pi}{3} t\), where \(t\) is the time (in seconds). Find and interpret the period and amplitude in the context of the problem. Then graph the function.

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Problem 24

Describe and correct the error in simplifying the expression. $$ \begin{aligned} \sin \left(x-\frac{\pi}{4}\right) &=\sin \frac{\pi}{4} \cos x-\cos \frac{\pi}{4} \sin x \\ &=\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2} \cos x-\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2} \sin x \\ &=\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}(\cos x-\sin x) \end{aligned} $$

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Problem 24

Describe and correct the error in finding a reference angle \(\theta^{\prime}\) for \(\theta=650^{\circ}\).

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Problem 24

\(g(x)=\csc \frac{\pi}{4} x\)

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Problem 25

Graph the function. \(g(x)=\sin x+2\)

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Problem 25

What are the solutions of the equation \(2 \sin x-1=0\) for \(0 \leq x<2 \pi\) ? (A) \(\frac{\pi}{3}\) (B) \(\frac{\pi}{6}\) (C) \(\frac{2 \pi}{3}\) (D) \(\frac{5 \pi}{6}\)

3 step solution

Problem 25

In Exercises 25-32, evaluate the function without using a calculator. \(\sec 135^{\circ}\)

3 step solution

Problem 26

Graph the function. \(g(x)=\cos x-4\)

3 step solution

Problem 26

What are the solutions of the equation \(\tan x+1=0\) for \(0 \leq x<2 \pi\) ? (A) \(\frac{\pi}{4}\) (B) \(\frac{3 \pi}{4}\) (C) \(\frac{5 \pi}{4}\) (D) \(\frac{7 \pi}{4}\)

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