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 \(g(x)=2 \tan 5 x\).
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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. \(g(x)=\cos 3 x\)
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Problem 15
\(\tan \theta=\frac{7}{6}\)
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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. \(\tan (x-2 \pi)\)
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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) \(y=4 \cos \pi x\)
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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
\(g(x)=\frac{1}{4} \sec 2 \pi x\)
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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).
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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 \(\tan \theta\).
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Problem 23
\(g(x)=\csc \frac{\pi}{2} x\)
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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) \(\frac{5 \pi}{6}\)
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Problem 25
In Exercises 25-32, evaluate the function without using a calculator. \(\sec 135^{\circ}\)
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Problem 26
Graph the function. \(g(x)=\cos x-4\)
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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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