Chapter 5
Precalculus Essentials ยท 467 exercises
Problem 1
Be sure that you've familiarized yourself with the first set of formulas presented in this section by working \(1-4\) in the Concept and Vocabulary Check. Use the appropriate formula to express each product as a sum or difference. $$\sin 6 x \sin 2 x$$
3 step solution
Problem 1
Use substitution to determine whether the given \(x\) -value is a solution of the equation. $$\cos x=\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}, \quad x=\frac{\pi}{4}$$
4 step solution
Problem 1
Verify each identity. $$\sin x \sec x=\tan x$$
3 step solution
Problem 1
Find the exact value of each expression.. $$\cos \left(45^{\circ}-30^{\circ}\right)$$
3 step solution
Problem 2
Be sure that you've familiarized yourself with the first set of formulas presented in this section by working \(1-4\) in the Concept and Vocabulary Check. Use the appropriate formula to express each product as a sum or difference. $$\sin 8 x \sin 4 x$$
3 step solution
Problem 2
Use substitution to determine whether the given \(x\) -value is a solution of the equation. $$\tan x=\sqrt{3}, \quad x=\frac{\pi}{3}$$
4 step solution
Problem 2
Verify each identity. $$\cos x \csc x=\cot x$$
3 step solution
Problem 2
Find the exact value of each expression.. $$\cos \left(120^{\circ}-45^{\circ}\right)$$
6 step solution
Problem 3
Be sure that you've familiarized yourself with the first set of formulas presented in this section by working \(1-4\) in the Concept and Vocabulary Check. Use the appropriate formula to express each product as a sum or difference. $$\cos 7 x \cos 3 x$$
3 step solution
Problem 3
Use substitution to determine whether the given \(x\) -value is a solution of the equation. $$\sin x=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}, \quad x=\frac{\pi}{6}$$
3 step solution
Problem 3
Verify each identity. $$\tan (-x) \cos x=-\sin x$$
3 step solution
Problem 3
Find the exact value of each expression.. $$\cos \left(\frac{3 \pi}{4}-\frac{\pi}{6}\right)$$
4 step solution
Problem 4
Be sure that you've familiarized yourself with the first set of formulas presented in this section by working \(1-4\) in the Concept and Vocabulary Check. Use the appropriate formula to express each product as a sum or difference. $$\cos 9 x \cos 2 x$$
3 step solution
Problem 4
Use substitution to determine whether the given \(x\) -value is a solution of the equation. $$\sin x=\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}, \quad x=\frac{\pi}{3}$$
4 step solution
Problem 4
Verify each identity. $$\cot (-x) \sin x=-\cos x$$
3 step solution
Problem 4
Find the exact value of each expression.. $$\cos \left(\frac{2 \pi}{3}-\frac{\pi}{6}\right)$$
5 step solution
Problem 5
Use substitution to determine whether the given \(x\) -value is a solution of the equation. $$\cos x=-\frac{1}{2}, \quad x=\frac{2 \pi}{3}$$
4 step solution
Problem 5
Verify each identity. $$\tan x \csc x \cos x=1$$
2 step solution
Problem 5
Expression is the right side of the formula for \(\cos (\alpha-\beta)\) with particular values for \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\). a. Identify \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\) in each expression. b. Write the expression as the cosine of an angle. c. Find the exact value of the expression. $$\cos 50^{\circ} \cos 20^{\circ}+\sin 50^{\circ} \sin 20^{\circ}$$
3 step solution
Problem 6
Be sure that you've familiarized yourself with the first set of formulas presented in this section by working \(1-4\) in the Concept and Vocabulary Check. Use the appropriate formula to express each product as a sum or difference. $$\sin 2 x \cos 3 x$$
4 step solution
Problem 6
Use substitution to determine whether the given \(x\) -value is a solution of the equation. $$\cos x=-\frac{1}{2}, \quad x=\frac{4 \pi}{3}$$
3 step solution
Problem 6
Verify each identity. $$\cot x \sec x \sin x=1$$
3 step solution
Problem 6
Expression is the right side of the formula for \(\cos (\alpha-\beta)\) with particular values for \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\). a. Identify \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\) in each expression. b. Write the expression as the cosine of an angle. c. Find the exact value of the expression. $$\cos 50^{\circ} \cos 5^{\circ}+\sin 50^{\circ} \sin 5^{\circ}$$
3 step solution
Problem 7
Be sure that you've familiarized yourself with the first set of formulas presented in this section by working \(1-4\) in the Concept and Vocabulary Check. Use the appropriate formula to express each product as a sum or difference. $$\cos \frac{3 x}{2} \sin \frac{x}{2}$$
4 step solution
Problem 7
In Exercises \(7-14,\) use the given information to find the exact value of each of the following: a. \(\sin 2 \theta\) b. \(\cos 2 \theta\) c. \(\tan 2 \theta\) \(\sin \theta=\frac{15}{17}, \theta\) lies in quadrant II.
4 step solution
Problem 7
Use substitution to determine whether the given \(x\) -value is a solution of the equation. $$\tan 2 x=-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{3}, \quad x=\frac{5 \pi}{12}$$
3 step solution
Problem 7
Verify each identity. $$\sec x-\sec x \sin ^{2} x=\cos x$$
4 step solution
Problem 7
Expression is the right side of the formula for \(\cos (\alpha-\beta)\) with particular values for \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\). a. Identify \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\) in each expression. b. Write the expression as the cosine of an angle. c. Find the exact value of the expression. $$\cos \frac{5 \pi}{12} \cos \frac{\pi}{12}+\sin \frac{5 \pi}{12} \sin \frac{\pi}{12}$$
3 step solution
Problem 8
Be sure that you've familiarized yourself with the first set of formulas presented in this section by working \(1-4\) in the Concept and Vocabulary Check. Use the appropriate formula to express each product as a sum or difference. $$\cos \frac{5 x}{2} \sin \frac{x}{2}$$
3 step solution
Problem 8
In Exercises \(7-14,\) use the given information to find the exact value of each of the following: a. \(\sin 2 \theta\) b. \(\cos 2 \theta\) c. \(\tan 2 \theta\) \(\sin \theta=\frac{12}{13}, \theta\) lies in quadrant II.
5 step solution
Problem 8
Use substitution to determine whether the given \(x\) -value is a solution of the equation. $$\cos \frac{2 x}{3}=-\frac{1}{2}, \quad x=\pi$$
3 step solution
Problem 8
Verify each identity. $$\csc x-\csc x \cos ^{2} x=\sin x$$
3 step solution
Problem 8
Expression is the right side of the formula for \(\cos (\alpha-\beta)\) with particular values for \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\). a. Identify \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\) in each expression. b. Write the expression as the cosine of an angle. c. Find the exact value of the expression. $$\cos \frac{5 \pi}{18} \cos \frac{\pi}{9}+\sin \frac{5 \pi}{18} \sin \frac{\pi}{9}$$
4 step solution
Problem 9
Be sure that you've familiarized yourself with the second set of formulas presented in this section by working \(5-8\) in the Concept and Vocabulary Check. Express each sum or difference as a product. If possible, find this product's exact value. $$\sin 6 x+\sin 2 x$$
3 step solution
Problem 9
In Exercises \(7-14,\) use the given information to find the exact value of each of the following: a. \(\sin 2 \theta\) b. \(\cos 2 \theta\) c. \(\tan 2 \theta\) \(\cos \theta=\frac{24}{25}, \theta\) lies in quadrant IV.
4 step solution
Problem 9
Use substitution to determine whether the given \(x\) -value is a solution of the equation. $$\cos x=\sin 2 x, \quad x=\frac{\pi}{3}$$
3 step solution
Problem 9
Verify each identity. $$\cos ^{2} x-\sin ^{2} x=1-2 \sin ^{2} x$$
3 step solution
Problem 9
Verify each identity. $$\frac{\cos (\alpha-\beta)}{\cos \alpha \sin \beta}=\tan \alpha+\cot \beta$$
5 step solution
Problem 10
Be sure that you've familiarized yourself with the second set of formulas presented in this section by working \(5-8\) in the Concept and Vocabulary Check. Express each sum or difference as a product. If possible, find this product's exact value. $$\sin 8 x+\sin 2 x$$
3 step solution
Problem 10
Verify each identity. $$\cos ^{2} x-\sin ^{2} x=2 \cos ^{2} x-1$$
2 step solution
Problem 10
In Exercises \(7-14,\) use the given information to find the exact value of each of the following: a. \(\sin 2 \theta\) b. \(\cos 2 \theta\) c. \(\tan 2 \theta\) \(\cos \theta=\frac{40}{41}, \theta\) lies in quadrant IV.
4 step solution
Problem 10
Use substitution to determine whether the given \(x\) -value is a solution of the equation. $$\cos x+2=\sqrt{3} \sin x, \quad x=\frac{\pi}{6}$$
4 step solution
Problem 10
Verify each identity. $$\frac{\cos (\alpha-\beta)}{\sin \alpha \sin \beta}=\cot \alpha \cot \beta+1$$
3 step solution
Problem 11
Be sure that you've familiarized yourself with the second set of formulas presented in this section by working \(5-8\) in the Concept and Vocabulary Check. Express each sum or difference as a product. If possible, find this product's exact value. $$\sin 7 x-\sin 3 x$$
3 step solution
Problem 11
Verify each identity. $$\csc \theta-\sin \theta=\cot \theta \cos \theta$$
4 step solution
Problem 11
In Exercises \(7-14,\) use the given information to find the exact value of each of the following: a. \(\sin 2 \theta\) b. \(\cos 2 \theta\) c. \(\tan 2 \theta\) \(\cot \theta=2, \theta\) lies in quadrant III.
3 step solution
Problem 11
Find all solutions of each equation. $$\sin x=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$$
2 step solution
Problem 11
Verify each identity. $$\cos \left(x-\frac{\pi}{4}\right)=\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}(\cos x+\sin x)$$
3 step solution
Problem 12
Be sure that you've familiarized yourself with the second set of formulas presented in this section by working \(5-8\) in the Concept and Vocabulary Check. Express each sum or difference as a product. If possible, find this product's exact value. $$\sin 11 x-\sin 5 x$$
3 step solution
Problem 12
Verify each identity. $$\tan \theta+\cot \theta=\sec \theta \csc \theta$$
4 step solution