Table of contents
- 0. Review of College Algebra4h 43m
- 1. Measuring Angles39m
- 2. Trigonometric Functions on Right Triangles2h 5m
- 3. Unit Circle1h 19m
- 4. Graphing Trigonometric Functions1h 19m
- 5. Inverse Trigonometric Functions and Basic Trigonometric Equations1h 41m
- 6. Trigonometric Identities and More Equations2h 34m
- 7. Non-Right Triangles1h 38m
- 8. Vectors2h 25m
- 9. Polar Equations2h 5m
- 10. Parametric Equations1h 6m
- 11. Graphing Complex Numbers1h 7m
2. Trigonometric Functions on Right Triangles
Trigonometric Functions on Right Triangles
Problem 82
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionGive all six trigonometric function values for each angle θ. Rationalize denominators when applicable. See Examples 5–7. csc θ = ―3 , and cos θ > 0
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Key Concepts
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Trigonometric Functions
Trigonometric functions relate the angles of a triangle to the lengths of its sides. The six primary functions are sine (sin), cosine (cos), tangent (tan), cosecant (csc), secant (sec), and cotangent (cot). Each function can be defined using a right triangle or the unit circle, and they are essential for solving problems involving angles and distances.
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Reciprocal Identities
Reciprocal identities express the relationships between the trigonometric functions. For example, cosecant (csc) is the reciprocal of sine (sin), meaning csc θ = 1/sin θ. Understanding these identities is crucial for finding all six trigonometric function values from a given function, as they allow for the conversion between different functions.
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Rationalizing Denominators
Rationalizing the denominator is a technique used to eliminate any radical expressions from the denominator of a fraction. This is often done by multiplying the numerator and denominator by a suitable value that will simplify the expression. In trigonometry, this is important for presenting function values in a standard form, especially when dealing with square roots in trigonometric calculations.
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