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
3. Unit Circle
Reference Angles
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Problem 35b
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionFind exact values of the six trigonometric functions of each angle. Rationalize denominators when applicable. See Examples 2, 3, and 5. -1860°
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Key Concepts
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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 fundamental in trigonometry as it provides a geometric interpretation of the sine, cosine, and tangent functions. The coordinates of points on the unit circle correspond to the values of these functions for various angles, allowing for the determination of exact values for trigonometric functions.
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Angle Measurement and Coterminal Angles
Angles can be measured in degrees or radians, and understanding how to convert between these two systems is crucial. Coterminal angles are angles that share the same terminal side when drawn in standard position, which can be found by adding or subtracting multiples of 360° (or 2π radians). For the angle -1860°, finding a coterminal angle helps simplify the calculation of trigonometric functions.
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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 when dealing with exact values that may involve square roots. By multiplying the numerator and denominator by the appropriate radical, one can express the trigonometric function values in a more standard form, making them easier to interpret and use.
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