Chapter 6

Precalculus with Limits · 324 exercises

Problem 42

In Exercises 41-44, graph the vectors and find the degree measure of the angle \(\theta\) between the vectors. \(\mathbf{u} = 6\mathbf{i} + 3\mathbf{j}\) \(\mathbf{v} = -4\mathbf{i} + 4\mathbf{j}\)

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Problem 42

In Exercises 39-48, find a unit vector in the direction of the given vector. Verify that the result has a magnitude of 1. \(\mathbf{v} = \langle 5, -12 \rangle\)

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Problem 42

NAVIGATION A plane flies 810 miles from Franklinto Centerville with a bearing of \(75^{\circ}\). Then it flies 648 miles from Centerville to Rosemount with a bearing of \(32^{\circ}\). Draw a figure that visually represents the situation, and find the straight-line distance and bearing from Franklin to Rosemount.

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Problem 42

In Exercises 39-44, find the area of the triangle having the indicated angle and sides. \(A\ =\ 5^{\circ}15'\), \(b\ =\ 4.5\), \(c\ =\ 22\)

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Problem 43

In Exercises 43-46, use a graphing utility to represent the complex number in standard form. \(5 \left(\cos\ \dfrac{\pi}{9} + i\ \sin\ \dfrac{\pi}{9} \right)\)

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Problem 43

In Exercises 41-44, graph the vectors and find the degree measure of the angle \(\theta\) between the vectors. \(\mathbf{u} = 5\mathbf{i} + 5\mathbf{j}\) \(\mathbf{v} = -8\mathbf{i} + 8\mathbf{j}\)

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Problem 43

In Exercises 39-48, find a unit vector in the direction of the given vector. Verify that the result has a magnitude of 1. \(\mathbf{v} = \mathbf{i} + \mathbf{j}\)

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Problem 43

In Exercises 39-44, find the area of the triangle having the indicated angle and sides. \(B\ =\ 72^{\circ}30'\), \(a\ =\ 105\), \(c\ =\ 64\)

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Problem 44

In Exercises 43-46, use a graphing utility to represent the complex number in standard form. \(10 \left(\cos\ \dfrac{2\pi}{5} + i\ \sin\ \dfrac{2\pi}{5} \right)\)

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Problem 44

In Exercises 41-44, graph the vectors and find the degree measure of the angle \(\theta\) between the vectors. \(\mathbf{u} = 2\mathbf{i} - 3\mathbf{j}\) \(\mathbf{v} = 8\mathbf{i} + 3\mathbf{j}\)

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Problem 44

In Exercises 39-48, find a unit vector in the direction of the given vector. Verify that the result has a magnitude of 1. \(\mathbf{v} = 6\mathbf{i} - 2\mathbf{j}\)

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Problem 44

SURVEYING A triangular parcel of land has 115 meters of frontage, and the other boundaries have lengths of 76 meters and 92 meters. What angles does the frontage make with the two other boundaries?

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Problem 44

In Exercises 39-44, find the area of the triangle having the indicated angle and sides. \(B\ =\ 84^{\circ}30'\), \(a\ =\ 16\), \(b\ =\ 20\)

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Problem 45

In Exercises 43-46, use a graphing utility to represent the complex number in standard form. \(2(\cos\ 155^{\circ} + i\ \sin\ 155^{\circ})\)

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Problem 45

In Exercises 45-48, use vectors to find the interior angles of the triangle with the given vertices. \((1, 2)\), \((3, 4)\), \((2, 5)\)

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Problem 45

In Exercises 39-48, find a unit vector in the direction of the given vector. Verify that the result has a magnitude of 1. \(\mathbf{w} = 4\mathbf{j}\)

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Problem 45

SURVEYING A triangular parcel of ground has sides of lengths 725 feet, 650 feet, and 575 feet. Find the measure of the largest angle.

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Problem 46

In Exercises 43-46, use a graphing utility to represent the complex number in standard form. \(9(\cos\ 58^{\circ} + i\ \sin\ 58^{\circ})\)

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Problem 46

In Exercises 45-48, use vectors to find the interior angles of the triangle with the given vertices. \((-3, -4)\), \((1, 7)\), \((8, 2)\)

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Problem 46

In Exercises 39-48, find a unit vector in the direction of the given vector. Verify that the result has a magnitude of 1. $\mathbf{w} = -6\mathbf{i}

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Problem 46

HEIGHT A flagpole at a right angle to the horizontal is located on a slope that makes an angle of \(12^{\circ}\) with the horizontal. The flagpole's shadow is 16 meters long and points directly up the slope. The angle of elevation from the tip of the shadow to the sun is \(20^{\circ}\). (a) Draw a triangle to represent the situation. Show the known quantities on the triangle and use a variable to indicate the height of the flagpole. (b) Write an equation that can be used to find the height of the flagpole. (c) Find the height of the flagpole.

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Problem 47

In Exercises 47-58, perform the operation and leave the result in trigonometric form. \(\left[2 \left(\cos\ \dfrac{\pi}{4} + i\ \sin\ \dfrac{\pi}{4} \right) \right] \left[6 \left(\cos\ \dfrac{\pi}{12} + i\ \sin\ \dfrac{\pi}{12} \right) \right]\)

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Problem 47

In Exercises 45-48, use vectors to find the interior angles of the triangle with the given vertices. \((-1, 0)\), \((2, 2)\), \((0, 6)\)

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Problem 47

DISTANCE Two ships leave a port at 9A.M. One travels at a bearing of N \(54^{\circ}\)W at 12 miles per hour, and the other travels at a bearing of S \(67^{\circ}\)W at 16 miles per hour. Approximate how far apart they are at noon that day.

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Problem 48

In Exercises \(47-58\) , perform the operation and leave the result in trigonometric form. $$ \left[\frac{3}{4}\left(\cos \frac{\pi}{3}+i \sin \frac{\pi}{3}\right)\right]\left[4\left(\cos \frac{3 \pi}{4}+i \sin \frac{3 \pi}{4}\right)\right] $$

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Problem 48

In Exercises 45-48, use vectors to find the interior angles of the triangle with the given vertices. \((-3, 5)\), \((-1, 9)\), \((7, 9)\)

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Problem 48

In Exercises 39-48, find a unit vector in the direction of the given vector. Verify that the result has a magnitude of 1. \(\mathbf{w} = 7\mathbf{j} - 3\mathbf{i}\)

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Problem 49

In Exercises 47-58, perform the operation and leave the result in trigonometric form. \([\frac{5}{3}(\cos\ 120^{\circ} + i\ \sin\ 120^{\circ})][\frac{2}{3}(\cos\ 30^{\circ} + i\ \sin\ 30^{\circ})]\)

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Problem 49

In Exercises 49-52, find \(\mathbf{u \cdot v}\), where \(\theta\) is the angle between \(\mathbf{u}\) and \(\mathbf{v}\). \(||\mathbf{u}|| = 4\), \(||\mathbf{v}|| = 10\), \(\theta = \dfrac{2 \pi}{3}\)

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Problem 49

In Exercises 49-52, find the vector \(\mathbf{v}\) with the given magnitude and the same direction as \(\mathbf{u}\). Magnitude - ||\(\mathbf{v}\)|| \(= 10\) Direction - \(\mathbf{u} = \langle -3, 4 \rangle\)

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Problem 49

BRIDGE DESIGN A bridge is to be built across a small lake from a gazebo to a dock (see figure). The bearing from the gazebo to the dock is S \(41^{\circ}\)W. From a tree 100 meters from the gazebo, the bearings to the gazebo and the dock are S \(74^{\circ}\)E and S \(28^{\circ}\)E, respectively. Find the distance from the gazebo to the dock.

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Problem 50

In Exercises 47-58, perform the operation and leave the result in trigonometric form. \([\frac{1}{2}(\cos\ 100^{\circ} + i\ \sin\ 100^{\circ})][\frac{4}{5}(\cos\ 300^{\circ} + i\ \sin\ 300^{\circ})]\)

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Problem 50

In Exercises 49-52, find \(\mathbf{u \cdot v}\), where \(\theta\) is the angle between \(\mathbf{u}\) and \(\mathbf{v}\). \(||\mathbf{u}|| = 100\), \(||\mathbf{v}|| = 250\), \(\theta = \dfrac{\pi}{6}\)

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Problem 50

In Exercises 49-52, find the vector \(\mathbf{v}\) with the given magnitude and the same direction as \(\mathbf{u}\). Magnitude - ||\(\mathbf{v}\)|| \(= 3\) Direction - \(\mathbf{u} = \langle -12, -5 \rangle\)

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Problem 50

RAILROAD TRACK DESIGN The circular arc of a railroad curve has a chord of length 3000 feet corresponding to a central angle of \(40^{\circ}\). (a) Draw a diagram that visually represents the situation.Show the known quantities on the diagram and use the variables \(r\) and \(s\) to represent the radius of the arc and the length of the arc, respectively. (b) Find the radius \(r\) of the circular arc. (c) Find the length \(s\) of the circular arc.

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Problem 51

In Exercises 47-58, perform the operation and leave the result in trigonometric form. \((\cos\ 80^{\circ} + i\ \sin\ 80^{\circ})(\cos\ 330^{\circ} + i\ \sin\ 330^{\circ})\)

4 step solution

Problem 51

In Exercises 49-52, find \(\mathbf{u \cdot v}\), where \(\theta\) is the angle between \(\mathbf{u}\) and \(\mathbf{v}\). \(||\mathbf{u}|| = 9\), \(||\mathbf{v}|| = 36\), \(\theta = \dfrac{3 \pi}{4}\)

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Problem 51

In Exercises 49-52, find the vector \(\mathbf{v}\) with the given magnitude and the same direction as \(\mathbf{u}\). Magnitude - ||\(\mathbf{v}\)|| \(= 9\) Direction - \(\mathbf{u} = \langle 2, 5 \rangle\)

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Problem 51

GLIDE PATH A pilot has just started on the glide path for landing at an airport with a runway of length 9000 feet. The angles of depression from the plane to the ends of the runway are \(17.5^{\circ}\) and \(18.8^{\circ}\). (a) Draw a diagram that visually represents the situation. (b) Find the air distance the plane must travel until touching down on the near end of the runway. (c) Find the ground distance the plane must travel until touching down. (d) Find the altitude of the plane when the pilot begins the descent.

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Problem 52

In Exercises 47-58, perform the operation and leave the result in trigonometric form. \((\cos\ 5^{\circ} + i\ \sin\ 5^{\circ})(\cos\ 20^{\circ} + i\ \sin\ 20^{\circ})\)

3 step solution

Problem 52

In Exercises 49-52, find \(\mathbf{u \cdot v}\), where \(\theta\) is the angle between \(\mathbf{u}\) and \(\mathbf{v}\). \(||\mathbf{u}|| = 4\), \(||\mathbf{v}|| = 12\), \(\theta = \dfrac{\pi}{3}\)

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Problem 52

In Exercises 49-52, find the vector \(\mathbf{v}\) with the given magnitude and the same direction as \(\mathbf{u}\). Magnitude - ||\(\mathbf{v}\)|| \(= 8\) Direction - \(\mathbf{u} = \langle 3, 3 \rangle\)

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Problem 53

In Exercises 47-58, perform the operation and leave the result in trigonometric form. \(\dfrac{3(\cos\ 50^{\circ} + i\ \sin\ 50^{\circ})}{9(\cos\ 20^{\circ} + i\ \sin\ 20^{\circ})}\)

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Problem 53

In Exercises 53-58, determine whether \(\mathbf{u}\) and \(\mathbf{v}\) are orthogonal, parallel, or neither. \(\mathbf{u} = \langle -12, 30 \rangle\) \(\mathbf{v} = \langle \frac{1}{2}, -\frac{5}{4} \rangle\)

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Problem 53

In Exercises 53-56, the initial and terminal points of a vector are given. Write a linear combination of the standard unit vectors \(\mathbf{i}\) and \(\mathbf{j}\). Initial Point - \((-2, 1)\) Terminal Point - \((3, -2)\)

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Problem 54

In Exercises 47-58, perform the operation and leave the result in trigonometric form. \(\dfrac{(\cos\ 120^{\circ} + i\ \sin\ 120^{\circ})}{2(\cos\ 40^{\circ} + i\ \sin\ 40^{\circ})}\)

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Problem 54

In Exercises 53-58, determine whether \(\mathbf{u}\) and \(\mathbf{v}\) are orthogonal, parallel, or neither. \(\mathbf{u} = \langle 3, 15 \rangle\) \(\mathbf{v} = \langle -1, 5 \rangle\)

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Problem 54

In Exercises 53-56, the initial and terminal points of a vector are given. Write a linear combination of the standard unit vectors \(\mathbf{i}\) and \(\mathbf{j}\). Initial Point - \((0, -2)\) Terminal Point - \((3, 6)\)

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Problem 54

DISTANCE A family is traveling due west on a road that passes a famous landmark. At a given time the bearing to the landmark is N \(62^{\circ}\)W, and after the family travels 5 miles farther the bearing is N \(38^{\circ}\)W. What is the closest the family will come to the landmark while on the road?

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Problem 55

In Exercises 47-58, perform the operation and leave the result in trigonometric form. \(\dfrac{\cos\ \pi + i\ \sin\ \pi}{\cos(\pi/3) + i\ \sin(\pi/3)}\)

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