BackPrecalculus Trigonometry Review: Step-by-Step Guidance
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Q1. Find the exact value of sin(105°) using the fact that 105° = 60° + 45°.
Background
Topic: Trigonometric Angle Addition Formulas
This question tests your ability to use the sine addition formula to find the exact value of a sine function for a non-standard angle.
Key Terms and Formulas
Angle Addition Formula for Sine:
Exact values for , , ,
Step-by-Step Guidance
Identify and .
Write the angle addition formula for sine: .
Recall the exact values: , , , .
Substitute these values into the formula, but do not simplify yet.
Try solving on your own before revealing the answer!
Final Answer:
After substituting and simplifying, you get .
This uses the angle addition formula and the exact values for the special angles.
Q2. Find the exact value of cos(67.5°) using the fact that .
Background
Topic: Half-Angle Formulas
This question tests your ability to use the cosine half-angle formula to find the exact value for a non-standard angle.
Key Terms and Formulas
Cosine Half-Angle Formula:
Exact value for
Step-by-Step Guidance
Recognize that , so .
Write the half-angle formula: .
Determine the sign: Since is in the first quadrant, cosine is positive.
Recall and substitute into the formula, but do not simplify yet.
Try solving on your own before revealing the answer!
Final Answer:
After substituting and simplifying, .
This uses the half-angle formula and the exact value for .
Q3. Find the exact value of tan(195°) using the fact that 195° = 45° + 150°.
Background
Topic: Tangent Angle Addition Formula
This question tests your ability to use the tangent addition formula to find the exact value for a non-standard angle.
Key Terms and Formulas
Tangent Addition Formula:
Exact values for and
Step-by-Step Guidance
Identify and .
Write the tangent addition formula: .
Recall and .
Substitute these values into the formula, but do not simplify yet.
Try solving on your own before revealing the answer!
Final Answer:
After substituting and simplifying, .
This uses the tangent addition formula and the exact values for the special angles.
Q4. Find the exact value of using the fact that .
Background
Topic: Cosine Angle Addition Formula (Radians)
This question tests your ability to use the cosine addition formula with radian measures.
Key Terms and Formulas
Cosine Addition Formula:
Exact values for , , ,
Step-by-Step Guidance
Identify and .
Write the cosine addition formula: .
Recall the exact values: , , , .
Substitute these values into the formula, but do not simplify yet.
Try solving on your own before revealing the answer!
Final Answer:
After substituting and simplifying, .
This uses the cosine addition formula and the exact values for the special angles in radians.
Q5. Find the exact value of using the fact that .
Background
Topic: Negative Angle and Half-Angle Formulas
This question tests your understanding of sine for negative angles and possibly the half-angle formula.
Key Terms and Formulas
Odd Function Property:
Sine Half-Angle Formula:
Exact value for
Step-by-Step Guidance
Recognize that by the odd function property.
Express as a half-angle: .
Apply the sine half-angle formula: (since is in the first quadrant, sine is positive).
Recall and substitute into the formula, but do not simplify yet.
Try solving on your own before revealing the answer!
Final Answer:
After substituting and simplifying, .
This uses the odd function property and the half-angle formula.