Chapter 6
Contemporary Precalculus · 311 exercises
Problem 10
Factor the given expression. $$\cos ^{2} t-\cos t-2$$
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Problem 10
Find tan \(t,\) where the terminal side of an angle of t radians lies on the given line. $$y=32 x$$
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Problem 10
In Exercises \(1-10,\) use the definition (not a calculator) to find the function value. $$\tan (-13 \pi)$$
4 step solution
Problem 11
Give the rule of a periodic function with the given numbers as amplitude, period, and phase shift (in this order) $$3 / 4,2,0$$
4 step solution
Problem 11
In Exercises \(7-16,\) evaluate all six trigonometric finctions at \(t\) where the given point lies on the terminal side of an angle of \(t\) radians in standard position. $$(-1 / 5,1)$$
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Problem 11
List the transformations needed to change the graph of \(f(t)\) into the graph of \(g(t) .\) ISee Section 3.4 .1 $$f(t)=\sin t ; \quad g(t)=\sin t+3$$
4 step solution
Problem 11
In Exercises \(11-14\), assume that the terminal side of an angle of \(t\) radians passes through the given point on the unit circle. Find \(\sin t, \cos t,\) tan \(t\) $$(-2 / \sqrt{5}, 1 / \sqrt{5})$$
3 step solution
Problem 11
Find the radian measure of four angles in standard position that are coterminal with the angle in stan- dard position whose measure is given. $$\pi / 4$$
4 step solution
Problem 12
Give the rule of a periodic function with the given numbers as amplitude, period, and phase shift (in this order) $$4 / 5,3,1$$
2 step solution
Problem 12
In Exercises \(7-16,\) evaluate all six trigonometric finctions at \(t\) where the given point lies on the terminal side of an angle of \(t\) radians in standard position. $$(4 / 5,-3 / 5)$$
4 step solution
Problem 12
List the transformations needed to change the graph of \(f(t)\) into the graph of \(g(t) .\) ISee Section 3.4 .1 $$f(t)=\cos t ; \quad g(t)=\cos t-2$$
2 step solution
Problem 12
Factor the given expression. $$\tan t \cos t+\cos ^{2} t$$
3 step solution
Problem 12
In Exercises \(11-14\), assume that the terminal side of an angle of \(t\) radians passes through the given point on the unit circle. Find \(\sin t, \cos t,\) tan \(t\) $$(1 / \sqrt{10},-3 / \sqrt{10})$$
5 step solution
Problem 12
Find the radian measure of four angles in standard position that are coterminal with the angle in stan- dard position whose measure is given. $$7 \pi / 5$$
6 step solution
Problem 13
In Exercises \(7-16,\) evaluate all six trigonometric finctions at \(t\) where the given point lies on the terminal side of an angle of \(t\) radians in standard position. $$(\sqrt{2}, \sqrt{3})$$
4 step solution
Problem 13
List the transformations needed to change the graph of \(f(t)\) into the graph of \(g(t) .\) ISee Section 3.4 .1 $$f(t)=\cos t ; \quad g(t)=-\cos t$$
3 step solution
Problem 13
Factor the given expression. $$\cos ^{4} t+4 \cos ^{2} t-5$$
4 step solution
Problem 13
In Exercises \(11-14\), assume that the terminal side of an angle of \(t\) radians passes through the given point on the unit circle. Find \(\sin t, \cos t,\) tan \(t\) $$(-3 / 5,-4 / 5)$$
4 step solution
Problem 13
Find the radian measure of four angles in standard position that are coterminal with the angle in stan- dard position whose measure is given. $$-\pi / 6$$
5 step solution
Problem 14
Give the rule of a periodic function with the given numbers as amplitude, period, and phase shift (in this order) $$18,3,-6$$
4 step solution
Problem 14
List the transformations needed to change the graph of \(f(t)\) into the graph of \(g(t) .\) ISee Section 3.4 .1 $$f(x)=\sin t ; \quad g(t)=-3 \sin t$$
2 step solution
Problem 14
In Exercises \(7-16,\) evaluate all six trigonometric finctions at \(t\) where the given point lies on the terminal side of an angle of \(t\) radians in standard position. $$(-2 \sqrt{3}, \sqrt{3})$$
8 step solution
Problem 14
In Exercises \(11-14\), assume that the terminal side of an angle of \(t\) radians passes through the given point on the unit circle. Find \(\sin t, \cos t,\) tan \(t\) $$(.6,-.8)$$
3 step solution
Problem 15
State the rule of a function of the form \(f(t)=A \sin b t\) or \(g(t)=A \cos b t\) whose graph appears to be identical to the given graph. (Check your book to see graph)
4 step solution
Problem 15
List the transformations needed to change the graph of \(f(t)\) into the graph of \(g(t) .\) ISee Section 3.4 .1 $$f(t)=\tan t ; \quad g(t)=\tan t+5$$
3 step solution
Problem 15
In Exercises \(7-16,\) evaluate all six trigonometric finctions at \(t\) where the given point lies on the terminal side of an angle of \(t\) radians in standard position. $$(1+\sqrt{2}, 3)$$
3 step solution
Problem 15
Find the rules of the composite functions \(f \circ g\) and \(g \circ f\). $$f(t)=\cos t ; \quad g(t)=2 t+4$$
2 step solution
Problem 15
Determine whether or not the given angles in standard position are coterminal. $$\frac{5 \pi}{12}, \frac{17 \pi}{12}$$
3 step solution
Problem 16
List the transformations needed to change the graph of \(f(t)\) into the graph of \(g(t) .\) ISee Section 3.4 .1 $$f(t)=\tan t ; \quad g(t)=-\tan t$$
3 step solution
Problem 16
In Exercises \(7-16,\) evaluate all six trigonometric finctions at \(t\) where the given point lies on the terminal side of an angle of \(t\) radians in standard position. $$(1+\sqrt{3}, 1-\sqrt{3})$$
4 step solution
Problem 16
In Exercises \(15-29,\) find the exact value of the sine, cosine, and tangent of the number, without using a calculator. $$2 \pi / 3$$
4 step solution
Problem 16
Determine whether or not the given angles in standard position are coterminal. $$\frac{7 \pi}{6},-\frac{5 \pi}{6}$$
3 step solution
Problem 17
List the transformations needed to change the graph of \(f(t)\) into the graph of \(g(t) .\) ISee Section 3.4 .1 $$f(t)=\cos t ; \quad g(t)=3 \cos t$$
4 step solution
Problem 17
In Exercises \(15-29,\) find the exact value of the sine, cosine, and tangent of the number, without using a calculator. $$7 \pi / 4$$
5 step solution
Problem 17
Determine whether or not the given angles in standard position are coterminal. $$117^{\circ}, 837^{\circ}$$
5 step solution
Problem 18
List the transformations needed to change the graph of \(f(t)\) into the graph of \(g(t) .\) ISee Section 3.4 .1 $$f(t)=\sin t ; \quad g(t)=-2 \sin t$$
2 step solution
Problem 18
Exercises \(18-20\) deal with the path of a projectile (such as a baseball, a rocket, or an arrow. If the projectile is fired with an initial velocity of \(v\) feet per second at angle of \(t\) radians and its initial height is k feet, then the path of the projectile is given by $$ y=\left(\frac{-16}{v^{2}} \sec ^{2} t\right) x^{2}+(\tan t) x+k $$ You can think of the projectile as being fired in the direction of the \(x\) -axis from the point ( \(0, k\) ) on the \(y\) -axis. (a) Find a viewing window that shows the path of a projectile that is fired from a 20 -foot high platform at an initial velocity of 120 feet per second at an angle of .8 radians. (b) What is the maximum height reached by the projectile? (c) How far down range does the projectile hit the ground?
3 step solution
Problem 18
Find the rules of the composite functions \(f \circ g\) and \(g \circ f\). $$f(t)=\cos ^{2}(t-2) ; \quad g(t)=5 t+2$$
4 step solution
Problem 18
In Exercises \(15-29,\) find the exact value of the sine, cosine, and tangent of the number, without using a calculator. $$5 \pi / 4$$
4 step solution
Problem 18
Determine whether or not the given angles in standard position are coterminal. $$170^{\circ},-550^{\circ}$$
4 step solution
Problem 19
(a) State the period of the function. (b) Describe the graph of the function between 0 and \(2 \pi\) (c) Find a viewing window that accurately shows exactly four complete waves of the graph. $$f(t)=\sin 200 t$$
3 step solution
Problem 19
List the transformations needed to change the graph of \(f(t)\) into the graph of \(g(t) .\) ISee Section 3.4 .1 $$f(t)=\sin t ; \quad g(t)=3 \sin t+2$$
3 step solution
Problem 19
Exercises \(18-20\) deal with the path of a projectile (such as a baseball, a rocket, or an arrow. If the projectile is fired with an initial velocity of \(v\) feet per second at angle of \(t\) radians and its initial height is k feet, then the path of the projectile is given by $$ y=\left(\frac{-16}{v^{2}} \sec ^{2} t\right) x^{2}+(\tan t) x+k $$ You can think of the projectile as being fired in the direction of the \(x\) -axis from the point ( \(0, k\) ) on the \(y\) -axis. Do Exercise 18 for a projectile that is fired from ground level at an initial velocity of 80 feet per second at an angle of .4 radians.
5 step solution
Problem 19
Determine if it is possible for a number to satisfy the given conditions. [Hint: Think Pythagorean.] $$\sin t=5 / 13 \text { and } \cos t=12 / 13$$
4 step solution
Problem 19
In Exercises \(15-29,\) find the exact value of the sine, cosine, and tangent of the number, without using a calculator. $$3 \pi / 4$$
4 step solution
Problem 19
Find the radian measure of an angle in standard position that has measure between 0 and \(2 \pi\) and is coterminal with the angle in standard position whose measure is given. $$-\pi / 3$$
4 step solution
Problem 20
List the transformations needed to change the graph of \(f(t)\) into the graph of \(g(t) .\) ISee Section 3.4 .1 $$f(t)=\cos t ; \quad g(t)=5 \cos t+3$$
3 step solution
Problem 20
Exercises \(18-20\) deal with the path of a projectile (such as a baseball, a rocket, or an arrow. If the projectile is fired with an initial velocity of \(v\) feet per second at angle of \(t\) radians and its initial height is k feet, then the path of the projectile is given by $$ y=\left(\frac{-16}{v^{2}} \sec ^{2} t\right) x^{2}+(\tan t) x+k $$ You can think of the projectile as being fired in the direction of the \(x\) -axis from the point ( \(0, k\) ) on the \(y\) -axis. Do Exercise 18 for a projectile that is fired from a 40 -foot high platform at an initial velocity of 125 feet per second at an angle of 1.2 radians.
4 step solution
Problem 20
In Exercises \(15-29,\) find the exact value of the sine, cosine, and tangent of the number, without using a calculator. $$-7 \pi / 3$$
4 step solution
Problem 20
Find the radian measure of an angle in standard position that has measure between 0 and \(2 \pi\) and is coterminal with the angle in standard position whose measure is given. $$-3 \pi / 4$$
5 step solution