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- 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 41b
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionIn Exercises 33–42, let sin t = a, cos t = b, and tan t = c. Write each expression in terms of a, b, and c. cos t + cos(t + 1000𝜋) - tan t - tan(t + 999𝜋) - sin t + 4 sin(t - 1000𝜋)
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Periodic Functions
Trigonometric functions such as sine, cosine, and tangent are periodic, meaning they repeat their values in regular intervals. For example, sin(t + 2π) = sin(t) and cos(t + 2π) = cos(t). This property is crucial for simplifying expressions involving angles that differ by multiples of π or 2π, as it allows us to reduce the angles to their equivalent values within one period.
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Trigonometric Identities
Trigonometric identities are equations that involve trigonometric functions and are true for all values of the variables. Key identities include the Pythagorean identity (sin²t + cos²t = 1) and angle addition formulas. These identities are essential for rewriting expressions in terms of sine, cosine, and tangent, facilitating simplification and solving trigonometric equations.
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Angle Transformation
Angle transformation involves manipulating angles using properties of trigonometric functions. For instance, the transformations sin(t - 1000π) and cos(t + 1000π) can be simplified using periodicity. Understanding how to transform angles helps in rewriting complex expressions into simpler forms, making it easier to express them in terms of a, b, and c.
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