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What is the exact value for csc 22.5 degrees as a trig function?
2.61
What is the point of graphing a trig function (sin cos etc.)?
The functions are periodic and so, given any value (within the range) the function can take the value several times, Graphing the function can help you determine secondary points at which the function takes a given value.
How do you figure this out Sin theta equals -0.0138 so theta equals what?
Depending on your calculator, you should have an arcsin function, which appears as sin^-1. It's usually a 2nd function of the sin key. If you don't have this function, there are many free calculators you can download... just google scientific calculator downloads.Anyway, this inverse function will give you theta when you plug in the value of sin theta. Here's the algebra written out:sin(theta)=-0.0138arcsin(sin(theta))=arcsin(-0.0138)theta=.......The inverse function applied to both sides of the equation "cancels out" the sin function and yields the value of the angle that was originally plugged into the function, in this case theta. You can use this principle to solve for theta for any of the other trig functions:arccos(cos(theta))=thetaarctan(tan(theta))=thetaand so on, but calculators usually only have these three inverse functions, so if you encounter a problem using sec, csc, or cot, you need to rewrite it as cos, sin, or tan.sec=1/coscsc=1/sincot=1/tan
What is the trig function of sin with a period of pi an amplitude of 1 and a vertical shift up of 1?
If this is a homework question, please consider trying to answer it on your own first, otherwise the value of reinforcement of the lesson will be lost on you. To determine the trigonometry function of sin, with a period of pi, and amplitude of 1, and a vertical shift of +1, start simple and expand. The period of sin(x) is 2 pi, so to halve that period you need sin(2x). The amplitude of sin(2x) is 2, so to halve that amplitude you need 1/2 sin(2x). To shift any function up by 1, simply add 1 to it, so the final answer is 1/2 sin(2x) + 1. Note: This is very simple when you take it step by step.
How do trigonometry used in our daily life?
That depends on your profession. If you are a math teacher, then you might use a lot of Trig. If you are an engineer, working with forces on any object from different directions, then you would use trig. Electrical engineers use trig. Surveyors use trig.
What is the exact value for sec 357 as a trig function?
About 1.00137234599792097.
What is the exact value for csc 22.5 degrees as a trig function?
2.61
What is the period of a trig function?
The period of trigonometric function is the distance between repetitions of the function. The "x" value of the space it takes to start over.
Is sine a trig function?
Yes, sine is a trig function, it is opposite over hypotenuse.
Find the six trig function values for the point (-3, -4)?
1
Why is the period of a function important when solving a trig equation?
there can be more than 1 answer for some trig equations and you must use your knowledge of periodicity to get the answers.
How do you find the horizontal asymptote of a trig function?
The only trig functions i can think of with horizontal assymptotes are the inverse trig functions. and they go assymptotic for everytime the non-inverse function is equal to zero.
What is the point of graphing a trig function (sin cos etc.)?
The functions are periodic and so, given any value (within the range) the function can take the value several times, Graphing the function can help you determine secondary points at which the function takes a given value.
Concepts of inverse trignometric?
I think you mean the concept of inverse trig functions.Let's just look at one, the inverse cosine function.cos-1 (x) also called arccos(x) is the inverse of cos(x).cos-1 (x) x=cos (theta)So to evaluate an inverse trig function we are ask what angle, theta, did we plug into the trig function (regular, not inverse function) to get x.So here is one more example.tan-1 (x) means x=cos (theta)
When is tan theta theta?
tan (theta x theta) : must square the value of the angle, theta, before applying the trig function, tangent.
What is the domain of any quadratic function?
In trig, usually 0 to 2pi but it can be anything.
What are the ways on how to solve trigonometric equations?
Generalities.A trig equation contains one or many trig functions of the variable arc x. Solving for x means finding the values of the trig arcs x whose trig functions make the equations true.Example of trig equations:sin (x + Pi/3) = 0.75 ; sin 2x + cos x = 1 ; tan x + 2 cot x = 3 ; tan x + cot x = 1.732.sin x + sin 3x = 1. 5 ; sin x + sin 2x + sin 3x = cos x + cos 2x + cos 3x ;The answers, or values of the solution arcs x, are expressed in terms of radians or degrees:x = Pi/3 ; x = 137 deg. ; x = 2Pi/3 + 2k.Pi ; x = - 17. 23 deg. ; x = 360 deg.The Trig Unit CircleIt is a circle with radius R = 1 unity, and with an origin O. This unit circle defines all trig functions of the variable arc x that rotates counterclockwise on it.When the arc AM, with value x, rotates on the unit circle,The horizontal axis OAx defines the trig function f(x) = cos x.The vertical axis OBy defines the trig function f(x) = sin x.The vertical axis AT defines the trig function f(x) = tan x.The horizontal axis BU defines the trig function f(x) = cot xThe trig unit circle will be used as proofs for solving basic trig equations and trig inequalities.The periodic property of all trig functions.All trig functions are periodic meaning they come back to the same values when the arc x completes one period of rotation on the trig unit circle.Examples:The trig functions f(x) = sin x and f(x) = cos x have 2Pi as periodThe trig function f(x) = tan x and f(x) = cot x have Pi as period.Find the arcs whose trig functions are known.You must know how to find the values of the arcs when their trig functions are known. Conversion values are given by calculators or trig tables.Example: After solving, you get cos x = 0.732. Calculators (or trig table) gives x = 42.95 deg.. The Unit Circle will give an infinity of other arcs x that have the same cos value. These values are called extended answers.Example: Get sin x = 0.5. Trig table gives x = Pi/6. The unit circle give an infinity of extended answers.Concept for solving trig equations.To solve a trig equations, transform it into one or many basic trig equations.Basic trig equations.There are 4 of them. They are also called "trig equations in simplest form".sin x = a ; cos x = a (a is a given number)tan x = a ; cot x = aSolving basic trig equations.The solving method proceeds by considering the various positions of the variable arc x, rotating on the trig circle, and by using calculators (or trig tables).Example 1. Solve sin x = 0.866Solution. There are 2 answers given by calculators and the trig circle:x = Pi/3 ; x = 2Pi/3 (answers)x = Pi/3 + 2k.Pi ; x = 2Pi/3 + 2k.Pi (extended answers)Example 2. Solve cos x = 0.5Solution. 2 answers given by the trig table and the trig circle:x = 2Pi/3 ; x = - 2Pi/3 (answers)x = 2Pi/3 + 2k.Pi ; x = -2Pi/3 + 2k.Pi (extended answers)Note. The answer x = - 2Pi/3 can be replaced by x = 2Pi - 2Pi/3 = 4Pi/3.How to transform a given trig equation into basic trig equations.You may use:- common algebraic transformations, such as factoring, common factor, polynomials identities....- definitions and properties of trig functions...- trig identities (the most needed)Common Trig Identities.There are about 31 of them. Among them, the last 14 identities, from #19 to #31, are called "Transformation Identities" since they are necessary tools to transform a given trig equation into many basic ones. See book titled "Solving trig equations and inequalities" (Amazon e-book 2010)Examples of trig identities: sin^2 a + co^2 a = 1 ; sin 2a = 2sin a.cos a ;1 - cos 2a = 2 sin^2 a ; cos a = (1 - t^2)/(1 + t^2)Methods to solve trig equations.There are 2 common methods to solve a trig equation, depending on transformation possibilities.Method 1. Transform it into a product of many basic trig equations, by usingcommon transformation tools or by using trig identities.Example 3. Solve 2cos x + sin 2x = 0.Solution. Replace sin 2x by 2sin x.cos x (Trig Identity #10)2cos x + sin 2x = 2cos x + 2sin x.cos x = 2cos x(1 + sin x).Next, solve the 2 basic trig equations: cos x = 0 and sin x + 1 = 0.Example 4. Solve cos x + cos 2x + cos 3x = 0.Solution. Using trig identity #26, transform it into a product of 2 basic trig equations: cos 2x (2 cos x + 1) = 0. Next, solve the 2 basic trig equations: cos 2x = 0 and cos x = -1/2.Method 2. If the trig equation contains many trig functions, transform it into an equation that contains only one trig function as a variable.Example 5. Solve 3cos ^2 x - 2sin^2 x = 1 - 3sin xTransform the equation into the one containing only sin x. Replace cos^2 x = 1 - sin^2 x (Trig Identity 1). Call sin x = t.3(1 - sin^2 x) - 2sin^2x +3sin x - 1 = 03 - 3t^2 - 2t^2 + 3t - 1 = -5t^2 + 3t + 2 = 0.This is a quadratic equation with 2 real roots 1 and -2/5. Next solve the 2 trig basic equations: sin x = t = 1 and sin x = t = -2/5.The common period of a trig equation.The common period of a given trig equation must equal the least multiple of all the contained trig functions' periods.Example: The equation cos x + tan x = 1 has 2Pi as common period.The equation f(x) = sin 2x + cos x = 0 has 2Pi as common periodThe equation sin x + cos x/2 has 4 Pi as common period.Unless specified, a trig equation must be solved covering at least one common period.Solving special types of trig equations.There are a few special types of trig equations that require specific transformations.Examples: asin x + bcox x = ca(sin x + cos x) +bsin x.cos x = casin^2 x + bsin x.cos x + c cos^2 x = 0.Checking answers.Solving trig equation is a tricky work that easily leads to errors and mistakes. The answers should be carefully checked.After solving, you may check the answers by using graphing calculators. To know how, see the book mentioned above.(This article was written by Nghi H. Nguyen, the co-author of the new Diagonal Sum Method for solving quadratic equations)
