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
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Problem 75
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionGive all six trigonometric function values for each angle θ. Rationalize denominators when applicable. See Examples 5–7. sin θ = √5/7 , and θ is in quadrant I .
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Key Concepts
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Trigonometric Functions
The six trigonometric functions—sine (sin), cosine (cos), tangent (tan), cosecant (csc), secant (sec), and cotangent (cot)—are fundamental in trigonometry. They relate the angles of a triangle to the ratios of its sides. For any angle θ, these functions can be derived from the coordinates of a point on the unit circle or from the sides of a right triangle.
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Quadrants and Angle Values
The coordinate plane is divided into four quadrants, each affecting the signs of the trigonometric functions. In Quadrant I, all trigonometric functions are positive. Understanding the quadrant in which an angle lies is crucial for determining the correct signs of the function values, especially when calculating values for angles beyond 0° to 90°.
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Rationalizing Denominators
Rationalizing the denominator is a process used to eliminate any radical expressions from the denominator of a fraction. This is important in trigonometry to simplify expressions and make them easier to work with. For example, if a function value results in a fraction with a square root in the denominator, multiplying the numerator and denominator by the radical can help achieve a more standard form.
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