Chapter 6
Precalculus with Limits · 334 exercises
Problem 15
Trigonometric Form of a Complex Number \(\mathrm{In}\) Exercises \(11-30\) , represent the complex number graphically. Then write the trigonometric form of the number. $$-2(1+\sqrt{3} i)$$
4 step solution
Problem 15
Using the Law of Cosines, use the Law of Cosines to solve the triangle. Round your answers to two decimal places. $$ a=75.4, \quad b=52, \quad c=52 $$
5 step solution
Problem 15
Using the Law of Sines. Use the Law of Sines to solve the triangle. Round your answers to two decimal places. $$A=55^{\circ}, \quad B=42^{\circ}, \quad c=\frac{3}{4}$$
3 step solution
Problem 16
In Exercises \(15-24,\) use the vectors \(u=\langle 3,3\rangle, \quad v=\langle- 4,2\rangle,\) and \(\mathbf{w}=\langle 3,-1\rangle\) to find the indicated quantity. State whether the result is a vector or a scalar. $$3 \mathbf{u} \cdot \mathbf{v}$$
3 step solution
Problem 16
Trigonometric Form of a Complex Number \(\mathrm{In}\) Exercises \(11-30\) , represent the complex number graphically. Then write the trigonometric form of the number. $$\frac{5}{2}(\sqrt{3}-i)$$
4 step solution
Problem 16
Using the Law of Cosines, use the Law of Cosines to solve the triangle. Round your answers to two decimal places. $$ a=1.42, \quad b=0.75, \quad c=1.25 $$
3 step solution
Problem 16
Using the Law of Sines. Use the Law of Sines to solve the triangle. Round your answers to two decimal places. $$B=28^{\circ}, \quad C=104^{\circ}, \quad a=3 \frac{5}{8}$$
4 step solution
Problem 17
In Exercises \(15-24,\) use the vectors \(u=\langle 3,3\rangle, \quad v=\langle- 4,2\rangle,\) and \(\mathbf{w}=\langle 3,-1\rangle\) to find the indicated quantity. State whether the result is a vector or a scalar. $$(\mathbf{u} \cdot \mathbf{v}) \mathbf{v}$$
3 step solution
Problem 17
Trigonometric Form of a Complex Number \(\mathrm{In}\) Exercises \(11-30\) , represent the complex number graphically. Then write the trigonometric form of the number. $$-5 i$$
4 step solution
Problem 17
Using the Law of Cosines, use the Law of Cosines to solve the triangle. Round your answers to two decimal places. $$ A=120^{\circ}, \quad b=6, \quad c=7 $$
3 step solution
Problem 17
Using the Law of Sines. Use the Law of Sines to solve the triangle. Round your answers to two decimal places. $$A=36^{\circ}, \quad a=8, \quad b=5$$
3 step solution
Problem 18
In Exercises \(15-24,\) use the vectors \(u=\langle 3,3\rangle, \quad v=\langle- 4,2\rangle,\) and \(\mathbf{w}=\langle 3,-1\rangle\) to find the indicated quantity. State whether the result is a vector or a scalar. $$(\mathbf{v} \cdot \mathbf{u}) \mathbf{w}$$
3 step solution
Problem 18
Trigonometric Form of a Complex Number \(\mathrm{In}\) Exercises \(11-30\) , represent the complex number graphically. Then write the trigonometric form of the number. $$12i$$
4 step solution
Problem 18
Using the Law of Cosines, use the Law of Cosines to solve the triangle. Round your answers to two decimal places. $$ A=48^{\circ}, \quad b=3, \quad c=14 $$
4 step solution
Problem 18
Using the Law of Sines. Use the Law of Sines to solve the triangle. Round your answers to two decimal places. $$A=60^{\circ}, \quad a=9, \quad c=10$$
4 step solution
Problem 19
In Exercises \(15-24,\) use the vectors \(u=\langle 3,3\rangle, \quad v=\langle- 4,2\rangle,\) and \(\mathbf{w}=\langle 3,-1\rangle\) to find the indicated quantity. State whether the result is a vector or a scalar. $$(3 \mathbf{w} \cdot \mathbf{v}) \mathbf{u}$$
3 step solution
Problem 19
Trigonometric Form of a Complex Number \(\mathrm{In}\) Exercises \(11-30\) , represent the complex number graphically. Then write the trigonometric form of the number. $$-7+4 i$$
4 step solution
Problem 19
Using the Law of Cosines, use the Law of Cosines to solve the triangle. Round your answers to two decimal places. $$ B=10^{\circ} 35^{\prime}, \quad a=40, \quad c=30 $$
3 step solution
Problem 19
Finding the Component Form of a Vector In Exercises \(13-24,\) find the component form and magnitude of the vector v. \(\begin{array}{ll}{\text { Initial Point }} & {\text { Terminal Point }} \\\ {(-3,-5)} & {(5,1)}\end{array}\)
4 step solution
Problem 19
Using the Law of Sines. Use the Law of Sines to solve the triangle. Round your answers to two decimal places. $$B=15^{\circ} 30^{\prime}, \quad a=4.5, \quad b=6.8$$
3 step solution
Problem 20
In Exercises \(15-24,\) use the vectors \(u=\langle 3,3\rangle, \quad v=\langle- 4,2\rangle,\) and \(\mathbf{w}=\langle 3,-1\rangle\) to find the indicated quantity. State whether the result is a vector or a scalar. $$(\mathbf{u} \cdot 2 \mathbf{v}) \mathbf{w}$$
4 step solution
Problem 20
Trigonometric Form of a Complex Number \(\mathrm{In}\) Exercises \(11-30\) , represent the complex number graphically. Then write the trigonometric form of the number. $$3-i$$
4 step solution
Problem 20
Finding the Component Form of a Vector In Exercises \(13-24,\) find the component form and magnitude of the vector v. \(\begin{array}{ll}{\text { Initial Point }} & {\text { Terminal Point }} \\\ {(-2,7)} & {(5,-17)}\end{array}\)
2 step solution
Problem 20
Using the Law of Cosines, use the Law of Cosines to solve the triangle. Round your answers to two decimal places. $$ B=75^{\circ} 20^{\prime}, \quad a=6.2, \quad c=9.5 $$
4 step solution
Problem 20
Using the Law of Sines. Use the Law of Sines to solve the triangle. Round your answers to two decimal places. $$B=2^{\circ} 45^{\prime}, \quad b=6.2, \quad c=5.8$$
4 step solution
Problem 21
In Exercises \(15-24,\) use the vectors \(u=\langle 3,3\rangle, \quad v=\langle- 4,2\rangle,\) and \(\mathbf{w}=\langle 3,-1\rangle\) to find the indicated quantity. State whether the result is a vector or a scalar. $$\|\mathbf{w}\|-1$$
2 step solution
Problem 21
Finding the Component Form of a Vector In Exercises \(13-24,\) find the component form and magnitude of the vector v. \(\begin{array}{ll}{\text { Initial Point }} & {\text { Terminal Point }} \\\ {(1,3)} & {(-8,-9)}\end{array}\)
2 step solution
Problem 21
Using the Law of Cosines, use the Law of Cosines to solve the triangle. Round your answers to two decimal places. $$ B=125^{\circ} 40^{\prime}, \quad a=37, \quad c=37 $$
3 step solution
Problem 21
Using the Law of Sines. Use the Law of Sines to solve the triangle. Round your answers to two decimal places. $$A=145^{\circ}, \quad a=14, \quad b=4$$
4 step solution
Problem 22
In Exercises \(15-24,\) use the vectors \(u=\langle 3,3\rangle, \quad v=\langle- 4,2\rangle,\) and \(\mathbf{w}=\langle 3,-1\rangle\) to find the indicated quantity. State whether the result is a vector or a scalar. $$2-\|\mathbf{u}\|$$
3 step solution
Problem 22
Finding the Component Form of a Vector In Exercises \(13-24,\) find the component form and magnitude of the vector v. \(\begin{array}{ll}{\text { Initial Point }} & {\text { Terminal Point }} \\\ {(1,11)} & {(9,3)}\end{array}\)
2 step solution
Problem 22
Using the Law of Cosines, use the Law of Cosines to solve the triangle. Round your answers to two decimal places. $$ C=15^{\circ} 15^{\prime}, \quad a=7.45, \quad b=2.15 $$
3 step solution
Problem 22
Using the Law of Sines. Use the Law of Sines to solve the triangle. Round your answers to two decimal places. $$A=100^{\circ}, \quad a=125, \quad c=10$$
4 step solution
Problem 23
In Exercises \(15-24,\) use the vectors \(u=\langle 3,3\rangle, \quad v=\langle- 4,2\rangle,\) and \(\mathbf{w}=\langle 3,-1\rangle\) to find the indicated quantity. State whether the result is a vector or a scalar. $$(\mathbf{u} \cdot \mathbf{v})-(\mathbf{u} \cdot \mathbf{w})$$
3 step solution
Problem 23
Trigonometric Form of a Complex Number \(\mathrm{In}\) Exercises \(11-30\) , represent the complex number graphically. Then write the trigonometric form of the number. $$2 \sqrt{2}-i$$
4 step solution
Problem 23
Finding the Component Form of a Vector In Exercises \(13-24,\) find the component form and magnitude of the vector v. \(\begin{array}{ll}{\text { Initial Point }} & {\text { Terminal Point }} \\\ {(-1,5)} & {(15,12)}\end{array}\)
2 step solution
Problem 23
Using the Law of Cosines, use the Law of Cosines to solve the triangle. Round your answers to two decimal places. $$ C=43^{\circ}, \quad a=\frac{4}{9}, \quad b=\frac{7}{9} $$
4 step solution
Problem 23
Using the Law of Sines. Use the Law of Sines to solve the triangle. Round your answers to two decimal places. $$A=110^{\circ} 15^{\prime}, \quad a=48, \quad b=16$$
4 step solution
Problem 24
In Exercises \(15-24,\) use the vectors \(u=\langle 3,3\rangle, \quad v=\langle- 4,2\rangle,\) and \(\mathbf{w}=\langle 3,-1\rangle\) to find the indicated quantity. State whether the result is a vector or a scalar. $$(\mathbf{v} \cdot \mathbf{u})-(\mathbf{w} \cdot \mathbf{v})$$
3 step solution
Problem 24
Trigonometric Form of a Complex Number \(\mathrm{In}\) Exercises \(11-30\) , represent the complex number graphically. Then write the trigonometric form of the number. $$-3-i$$
5 step solution
Problem 24
Finding the Component Form of a Vector In Exercises \(13-24,\) find the component form and magnitude of the vector v. \(\begin{array}{ll}{\text { Initial Point }} & {\text { Terminal Point }} \\\ {(-3,11)} & {(9,40)}\end{array}\)
3 step solution
Problem 24
Using the Law of Cosines, use the Law of Cosines to solve the triangle. Round your answers to two decimal places. $$ C=101^{\circ}, \quad a=\frac{3}{8}, \quad b=\frac{3}{4} $$
3 step solution
Problem 24
Using the Law of Sines. Use the Law of Sines to solve the triangle. Round your answers to two decimal places. $$C=95.20^{\circ}, \quad a=35, \quad c=50$$
3 step solution
Problem 25
Finding the Magnitude of a Vector In Exercises \(25-30\) , use the dot product to find the magnitude of u. $$\mathbf{u}=\langle- 8,15\rangle$$
4 step solution
Problem 25
Trigonometric Form of a Complex Number \(\mathrm{In}\) Exercises \(11-30\) , represent the complex number graphically. Then write the trigonometric form of the number. $$5+2 i$$
4 step solution
Problem 25
Using the Law of Sines. Use the Law of Sines to solve (if possible) the triangle. If two solutions exist, find both. Round your answers to two decimal places. $$A=110^{\circ}, \quad a=125, \quad b=100$$
4 step solution
Problem 26
Finding the Magnitude of a Vector In Exercises \(25-30\) , use the dot product to find the magnitude of u. $$\mathbf{u}=\langle 4,-6\rangle$$
3 step solution
Problem 26
Trigonometric Form of a Complex Number \(\mathrm{In}\) Exercises \(11-30\) , represent the complex number graphically. Then write the trigonometric form of the number. $$8+3 i$$
4 step solution
Problem 26
Using the Law of Sines. Use the Law of Sines to solve (if possible) the triangle. If two solutions exist, find both. Round your answers to two decimal places. $$A=110^{\circ}, \quad a=125, \quad b=200$$
4 step solution
Problem 27
Finding the Magnitude of a Vector In Exercises \(25-30\) , use the dot product to find the magnitude of u. $$\mathbf{u}=20 \mathbf{i}+25 \mathbf{j}$$
3 step solution