Chapter 9

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

Problem 26

Evaluate the function without using a calculator. \(\tan 240^{\circ}\)

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Problem 27

Graph the function. \(g(x)=\cos \left(x-\frac{\pi}{2}\right)\)

3 step solution

Problem 27

. \(\cos 14^{\circ}\)

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Problem 27

In Exercises 27-32, solve the equation for \(0 \leq x<2 \pi\). \(\sin \left(x+\frac{\pi}{2}\right)=\frac{1}{2}\)

4 step solution

Problem 27

Evaluate the function without using a calculator. \(\sin \left(-150^{\circ}\right)\)

3 step solution

Problem 28

Graph the function. \(g(x)=\sin \left(x+\frac{\pi}{4}\right)\)

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Problem 28

\(\tan 31^{\circ}\)

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Problem 28

Solve the equation for \(0 \leq x<2 \pi\). \(\tan \left(x-\frac{\pi}{4}\right)=0\)

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Problem 28

Evaluate the function without using a calculator. \(\csc \left(-420^{\circ}\right)\)

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Problem 29

Graph the function. \(g(x)=2 \cos x-1\)

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Problem 29

\(\csc 59^{\circ}\)

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Problem 29

Solve the equation for \(0 \leq x<2 \pi\). \(\cos \left(x+\frac{\pi}{6}\right)-\cos \left(x-\frac{\pi}{6}\right)=1\)

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Problem 29

Evaluate the function without using a calculator. \(\tan \left(-\frac{3 \pi}{4}\right)\)

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Problem 29

\(g(x)=4 \tan x\)

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Problem 30

Graph the function. \(g(x)=3 \sin x+1\)

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Problem 30

\(\sin 23^{\circ}\)

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Problem 30

Solve the equation for \(0 \leq x<2 \pi\). \(\sin \left(x+\frac{\pi}{4}\right)+\sin \left(x-\frac{\pi}{4}\right)=0\)

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Problem 30

Evaluate the function without using a calculator. \(\cot \left(\frac{-8 \pi}{3}\right)\)

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Problem 30

\(g(x)=4 \cot x\)

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Problem 31

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

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Problem 31

\(\cot 6^{\circ}\)

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Problem 31

Solve the equation for \(0 \leq x<2 \pi\). \(\tan (x+\pi)-\tan (\pi-x)=0\)

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Problem 31

Evaluate the function without using a calculator. \(\cos \frac{7 \pi}{4}\)

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Problem 31

\(g(x)=4 \csc \pi x\)

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Problem 32

Graph the function. \(g(x)=\cos 2(x-\pi)\)

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Problem 32

\(\sec 11^{\circ}\)

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Problem 32

Solve the equation for \(0 \leq x<2 \pi\). \(\sin (x+\pi)+\cos (x+\pi)=0\)

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Problem 32

Evaluate the function without using a calculator. \(\sec \frac{11 \pi}{6}\)

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Problem 32

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

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Problem 33

Graph the function. \(g(x)=\sin \frac{1}{2}(x+2 \pi)+3\)

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Problem 33

Derive the cofunction identity \(\sin \left(\frac{\pi}{2}-\theta\right)=\cos \theta\) using the difference formula for sine.

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Problem 33

\(g(x)=\sec 2 x\)

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Problem 34

Graph the function. \(g(x)=\cos \frac{1}{2}(x-3 \pi)-5\)

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Problem 34

Your friend claims it is possible to use the difference formula for tangent to derive the cofunction identity \(\tan \left(\frac{\pi}{2}-\theta\right)=\cot \theta\). Is your friend correct? Explain your reasoning.

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Problem 34

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

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Problem 35

Describe and correct the error in finding the period of the function \(y=\sin \frac{2}{3} x\).

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Problem 35

WRITING Explain why there is more than one tangent function whose graph passes through the origin and has asymptotes at \(x=-\pi\) and \(x=\pi\).

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Problem 36

Describe and correct the error in determining the point where the maximum value of the function \(y=2 \sin \left(x-\frac{\pi}{2}\right)\) occurs.

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Problem 36

When a wave travels through a taut string, the displacement \(y\) of each point on the string depends on the time \(t\) and the point's position \(x\). The equation of a standing wave can be obtained by adding the displacements of two waves traveling in opposite directions. Suppose a standing wave can be modeled by the formula \(y=A \cos \left(\frac{2 \pi t}{3}-\frac{2 \pi x}{5}\right)+A \cos \left(\frac{2 \pi t}{3}+\frac{2 \pi x}{5}\right)\). When \(t=1\), show that the formula can be rewritten as \(y=-A \cos \frac{2 \pi x}{5}\).

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Problem 36

USING EQUATIONS Graph one period of each function. Describe the transformation of the graph of its parent function. a. \(g(x)=\sec x+3\) b. \(g(x)=\csc x-2\) c. \(g(x)=\cot (x-\pi)\) d. \(g(x)=-\tan x\)

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Problem 37

Describe the transformation of the graph of \(f\) represented by the function \(g\). \(f(x)=\cos x, g(x)=2 \cos \left(x-\frac{\pi}{2}\right)+1\)

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Problem 37

The busy signal on a touch-tone phone is a combination of two tones with frequencies of 480 hertz and 620 hertz. The individual tones can be modeled by the equations: 480 hertz: \(y_1=\cos 960 \pi t\) 620 hertz: \(y_2=\cos 1240 \pi t\) The sound of the busy signal can be modeled by \(y_1+y_2\). Show that \(y_1+y_2=2 \cos 1100 \pi t \cos 140 \pi t\).

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Problem 37

A rock climber is using a rock climbing treadmill that is 10 feet long. The climber begins by lying horizontally on the treadmill, which is then rotated about its midpoint by \(110^{\circ}\) so that the rock climber is climbing toward the top. If the midpoint of the treadmill is 6 feet above the ground, how high above the ground is the top of the treadmill?

4 step solution

Problem 37

\(f(x)=\cot 2 x\); translation 3 units up and \(\frac{\pi}{2}\) units left

3 step solution

Problem 38

Describe the transformation of the graph of \(f\) represented by the function \(g\). \(f(x)=\sin x, g(x)=3 \sin \left(x+\frac{\pi}{4}\right)-2\)

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Problem 38

Explain how to use the figure to solve the equation \(\sin \left(x+\frac{\pi}{4}\right)-\sin \left(\frac{\pi}{4}-x\right)=0\) for \(0 \leq x<2 \pi\).

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Problem 38

A Ferris wheel has a radius of 75 feet. You board a car at the bottom of the Ferris wheel, which is 10 feet above the ground, and rotate \(255^{\circ}\) counterclockwise before the ride temporarily stops. How high above the ground are you when the ride stops? If the radius of the Ferris wheel is doubled, is your height above the ground doubled? Explain your reasoning.

3 step solution

Problem 38

\(f(x)=2 \tan x\), translation \(\pi\) units right, followed by a horizontal shrink by a factor of \(\frac{1}{3}\)

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Problem 39

Describe the transformation of the graph of \(f\) represented by the function \(g\). \(f(x)=\sin x, g(x)=\sin 3(x+3 \pi)-5\)

3 step solution

Problem 39

\(f(x)=5 \sec (x-\pi)\); translation 2 units down, followed by a reflection in the \(x\)-axis

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