Chapter 7
Precalculus Mathematics for Calculus · 367 exercises
Problem 1
Because the trigonometric functions are periodic, if a basic trigonometric equation has one solution, it has __________ (several/infinitely many) solutions.
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Problem 1
If we know the values of \(\sin x\) and \(\cos x,\) we can find the value of \(\sin 2 x\) by using the _____. Formula for sine. State the formula: \(\sin 2 x=\) ______.
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Problem 1
We can use identities to help us solve trigonometric equations. Using a Pythagorean identity we see that the equation \(\sin x+\sin ^{2} x+\cos ^{2} x=1\) is equivalent to the basic equation _____ whose solutions are \(x=\) _____.
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Problem 1
An equation is called an identity if it is valid for __________ values of the variable. The equation \(2 x=x+x\) is an algebraic identity, and the equation \(\sin ^{2} x+\cos ^{2} x=\) ____________ is a trigonometric identity.
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Problem 2
The basic equation \(\sin x=2\) has _________ (no/one/infinitely many) solutions, whereas the basic equation \(\sin x=0.3\) has _______ (no/one/infinitely many) solutions.
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Problem 2
If we know the value of \(\cos x\) and the quadrant in which \(x / 2\) lies, we can find the value of \(\sin (x / 2)\) by using the _______. Formula for sine. State the formula: \(\sin (x / 2)=\) ____________.
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Problem 2
If we know the values of the sine and cosine of \(x\) and \(y,\) we can find the value of \(\cos (x-y)\) by using the _____ Formula for cosine. State the formula: \(\cos (x-y)=\) _________.
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Problem 2
For any \(x\) it is true that \(\cos (-x)\) has the same value as \(\cos x\) We express this fact as the identity ______________ .
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Problem 3
Find \(\sin 2 x, \cos 2 x,\) and \(\tan 2 x\) from the given information. $$\sin x=\frac{5}{13}, \quad x \text { in Quadrant } \mathbf{I}$$
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Problem 3
Solve the given equation. $$2 \cos ^{2} \theta+\sin \theta=1$$
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Problem 3
Use an Addition or Subtraction Formula to find the exact value of the expression, as demonstrated in Example 1. $$\sin 75^{\circ}$$
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Problem 3
Write the trigonometric expression in terms of sine and cosine, and then simplify. $$\cos t \tan t$$
3 step solution
Problem 4
Find \(\sin 2 x, \cos 2 x,\) and \(\tan 2 x\) from the given information. $$\tan x=-\frac{4}{3}, \quad x \text { in Quadrant II }$$
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Problem 4
Solve the given equation. $$\sin ^{2} \theta=4-2 \cos ^{2} \theta$$
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Problem 4
Write the trigonometric expression in terms of sine and cosine, and then simplify. $$\cos t \csc t$$
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Problem 5
Solve the given equation. $$\sin \theta=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$$
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Problem 5
Find \(\sin 2 x, \cos 2 x,\) and \(\tan 2 x\) from the given information. $$\cos x=\frac{4}{5}, \quad \csc x<0$$
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Problem 5
Solve the given equation. $$\tan ^{2} \theta-2 \sec \theta=2$$
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Problem 5
Use an Addition or Subtraction Formula to find the exact value of the expression, as demonstrated in Example 1. $$\cos 105^{\circ}$$
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Problem 5
Write the trigonometric expression in terms of sine and cosine, and then simplify. $$\sin \theta \sec \theta$$
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Problem 6
Solve the given equation. $$\sin \theta=-\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}$$
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Problem 6
Find \(\sin 2 x, \cos 2 x,\) and \(\tan 2 x\) from the given information. $$\csc x=4, \quad \tan x<0$$
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Problem 6
Solve the given equation. $$\csc ^{2} \theta=\cot \theta+3$$
7 step solution
Problem 6
Use an Addition or Subtraction Formula to find the exact value of the expression, as demonstrated in Example 1. $$\cos 195^{\circ}$$
7 step solution
Problem 6
Write the trigonometric expression in terms of sine and cosine, and then simplify. $$\tan \theta \csc \theta$$
5 step solution
Problem 7
Solve the given equation. $$\cos \theta=-1$$
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Problem 7
Find \(\sin 2 x, \cos 2 x,\) and \(\tan 2 x\) from the given information. $$\sin x=-\frac{3}{5}, \quad x \text { in Quadrant III }$$
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Problem 7
Solve the given equation. $$2 \sin 2 \theta-3 \sin \theta=0$$
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Problem 7
Use an Addition or Subtraction Formula to find the exact value of the expression, as demonstrated in Example 1. $$\tan 15^{\circ}$$
7 step solution
Problem 7
Write the trigonometric expression in terms of sine and cosine, and then simplify. $$\tan ^{2} x-\sec ^{2} x$$
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Problem 8
Solve the given equation. $$\cos \theta=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$$
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Problem 8
Find \(\sin 2 x, \cos 2 x,\) and \(\tan 2 x\) from the given information. \(\sec x=2, \quad x\) in Quadrant IV
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Problem 8
Solve the given equation. $$3 \sin 2 \theta-2 \sin \theta=0$$
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Problem 8
Use an Addition or Subtraction Formula to find the exact value of the expression, as demonstrated in Example 1. $$\tan 165^{\circ}$$
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Problem 8
Write the trigonometric expression in terms of sine and cosine, and then simplify. $$\frac{\sec x}{\csc x}$$
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Problem 9
Solve the given equation. $$\cos \theta=\frac{1}{4}$$
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Problem 9
Find \(\sin 2 x, \cos 2 x,\) and \(\tan 2 x\) from the given information. $$\tan x=-\frac{1}{3}, \quad \cos x>0$$
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Problem 9
Solve the given equation. $$\cos 2 \theta=3 \sin \theta-1$$
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Problem 9
Use an Addition or Subtraction Formula to find the exact value of the expression, as demonstrated in Example 1. $$\sin \frac{19 \pi}{12}$$
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Problem 9
Write the trigonometric expression in terms of sine and cosine, and then simplify. $$\sin u+\cot u \cos u$$
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Problem 10
Find \(\sin 2 x, \cos 2 x,\) and \(\tan 2 x\) from the given information. $$\cot x=\frac{2}{3}, \quad \sin x>0$$
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Problem 10
Solve the given equation. $$\cos 2 \theta=\cos ^{2} \theta-\frac{1}{2}$$
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Problem 10
Write the trigonometric expression in terms of sine and cosine, and then simplify. $$\cos ^{2} \theta\left(1+\tan ^{2} \theta\right)$$
5 step solution
Problem 11
Solve the given equation. $$\sin \theta=-0.45$$
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Problem 11
Solve the given equation. $$2 \sin ^{2} \theta-\cos \theta=1$$
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Problem 11
Write the trigonometric expression in terms of sine and cosine, and then simplify. $$\frac{\sec \theta-\cos \theta}{\sin \theta}$$
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Problem 12
Solve the given equation. $$\cos \theta=0.32$$
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Problem 12
Solve the given equation. $$\tan \theta-3 \cot \theta=0$$
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Problem 12
Write the trigonometric expression in terms of sine and cosine, and then simplify. $$\frac{\cot \theta}{\csc \theta-\sin \theta}$$
4 step solution
Problem 13
Solve the given equation. $$\sin \theta-1=\cos \theta$$
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