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
1. Measuring Angles
Angles in Standard Position
2:32 minutes
Problem 99a
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionIn Exercises 99–104, find two values of θ, 0 ≤ θ < 2𝜋, that satisfy each equation. _ sin θ = √2 2
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Sine Function
The sine function, denoted as sin(θ), is a fundamental trigonometric function that relates the angle θ in a right triangle to the ratio of the length of the opposite side to the hypotenuse. It is periodic with a range of [-1, 1], meaning it can only take values within this interval. Understanding the sine function is crucial for solving equations involving sin(θ), as it helps identify possible angles that yield specific sine values.
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Unit Circle
The unit circle is a circle with a radius of one centered at the origin of a coordinate plane. It is a vital tool in trigonometry for visualizing the values of sine and cosine for various angles. By using the unit circle, one can determine the angles that correspond to specific sine values, such as √2/2, and find all possible angles within the specified range of 0 to 2π.
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Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Inverse trigonometric functions, such as arcsin, are used to find the angle corresponding to a given sine value. For example, if sin(θ) = √2/2, the arcsin function can help identify the principal angle. However, since sine is positive in both the first and second quadrants, it is essential to find all angles that satisfy the equation within the specified interval, which may involve adding π to the principal angle to find the second solution.
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