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 24c
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Textbook QuestionFind the six trigonometric function values for each angle. Rationalize denominators when applicable.
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Key Concepts
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Trigonometric Functions
The six trigonometric functions—sine, cosine, tangent, cosecant, secant, and cotangent—are fundamental in trigonometry. They relate the angles of a triangle to the ratios of its sides. For a given angle in a right triangle, sine is the ratio of the opposite side to the hypotenuse, cosine is the adjacent side to the hypotenuse, and tangent is the opposite side to the adjacent side.
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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 crucial for defining trigonometric functions for all angles, not just those in right triangles. The coordinates of points on the unit circle correspond to the cosine and sine values of the angles, allowing for easy calculation of trigonometric function values for any angle.
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Rationalizing Denominators
Rationalizing the denominator is a mathematical process 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 result in a rational number in the denominator. In trigonometry, this is particularly important when dealing with function values that involve square roots, ensuring that the final answer is presented in a standard form.
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