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. \(g(x)=\cos \left(x-\frac{\pi}{2}\right)\)
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Problem 27
. \(\cos 14^{\circ}\)
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Problem 27
In Exercises 27-32, solve the equation for \(0 \leq x<2 \pi\). \(\sin \left(x+\frac{\pi}{2}\right)=\frac{1}{2}\)
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Problem 27
Evaluate the function without using a calculator. \(\sin \left(-150^{\circ}\right)\)
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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?
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Problem 37
\(f(x)=\cot 2 x\); translation 3 units up and \(\frac{\pi}{2}\) units left
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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.
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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 \(g\). \(f(x)=\sin x, g(x)=\sin 3(x+3 \pi)-5\)
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Problem 39
\(f(x)=5 \sec (x-\pi)\); translation 2 units down, followed by a reflection in the \(x\)-axis
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