Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
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. Understanding these functions is essential for finding exact values for given angles, as they provide the necessary relationships to compute the values based on the angle's position on the unit circle.
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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 crucial tool in trigonometry, as it allows for the visualization of angles and the corresponding values of the trigonometric functions. By determining the coordinates of points on the unit circle, one can easily find the exact values of sine and cosine for any angle, including those greater than 360° or negative angles.
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Angle Reduction and Coterminal Angles
Angle reduction involves simplifying angles to find their equivalent values within a standard range, typically between 0° and 360°. Coterminal angles are angles that differ by full rotations (multiples of 360°). For example, to find the exact values of trigonometric functions for -2205°, one would first find a coterminal angle by adding or subtracting 360° until the angle falls within the standard range, making calculations more manageable.
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