Fall 20 Precalculus Math 1113 Quiz 03 Full Marks 15 Points

Fall 20 Precalculus Math 1113 Quiz 03 Full Marks 15 Points due O

Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. Name the quadrant in which the angle lies.

  1. tan > 0, sin
  2. cos
  3. cot 0
  4. sec
  5. cos > 0, csc

Solve the problem.

  1. Which of the following trigonometric values are negative? I. sin(-292°) II. tan(-193°) III. cos(-207°) IV. cot 222°
  2. Find the exact value of the indicated trigonometric function of a given value. 7) tan = -8/5, in quadrant II. Find cos θ.
  3. Find sec θ = 3/2, in quadrant IV. Find tan θ.
  4. cos θ = 15/17, where 3/2
  5. tan θ = -7/2, with cos θ
  6. sin θ = 1/6, sec θ

Use the even-odd properties to find the exact value of the expression. Do not use a calculator.

  1. tan(-30°)
  2. sin(-120°)
  3. csc(-30°)

Paper For Above instruction

The following paper provides comprehensive solutions and explanations for the given precalculus quiz questions. These include identifying quadrants based on trigonometric inequalities, determining signs of various trigonometric functions, calculating exact values for given functions in specified quadrants, and applying fundamental properties like even-odd identities without calculator use. The approach emphasizes understanding the unit circle, function signs in different quadrants, and trigonometric identities.

1) Determining Quadrants from Given Sign Conditions

To identify the quadrant in which an angle lies based on the signs of its trigonometric functions, we use the sign conventions for the four quadrants:

  • Quadrant I: sin > 0, cos > 0, tan > 0
  • Quadrant II: sin > 0, cos
  • Quadrant III: sin 0
  • Quadrant IV: sin 0, tan

Analyzing each question:

  1. tan > 0, sin
  2. cos
  3. cot 0: cotangent has the same sign as tangent; cot
  4. sec
  5. cos > 0, csc

2) Sign of Trigonometric Values for Specific Angles

We analyze each problem based on the general rules for negative angles and the unit circle.

  1. sin(-292°): Since sine is an odd function, sin(-x) = -sin(x). First find the reference angle: -292° + 360° = 68°. Since 68° is in Quadrant I, sin(68°) > 0, thus sin(-292°) = -sin(68°)
  2. tan(-193°): Adjust angle: -193° + 360° = 167°, which lies in Quadrant II. In Quadrant II, sine > 0, cosine 0 (Quadrant II), tan(-193°)
  3. cos(-207°): -207° + 360° = 153°, in Quadrant II, where cos > 0? No; in Quadrant II, cos
  4. cot 222°: 222° in Quadrant III, where cotangent (ratio of cos/sin) > 0 (since both sin and cos are negative). Therefore, cot 222° > 0.

3) Exact Values of Functions in Given Quadrants

3.1) tan = -8/5 in Quadrant II

Given tan θ = -8/5, tan is negative, valid in Quadrants II and IV. Since the problem specifies Quadrant II, and tan is negative there, then sin and cos satisfy:

  • tan = sin/ cos = -8/5

Using Pythagoras, construct right triangle with opposite = 8, adjacent = 5 (both positive). Since tan is negative, and in Quadrant II, sine > 0 and cosine

  • sin θ = opposite / hypotenuse = 8 / √89
  • cos θ = -adjacent / hypotenuse = -5 / √89

Thus, cos θ = -5/√89.

3.2) sec θ = 3/2 in Quadrant IV

sec θ is reciprocal of cos θ. So, cos θ = 2/3, with θ in Quadrant IV, where cosine > 0. To find tan θ, use identity tan θ = sin θ / cos θ. First find sin θ:

  • sin² θ + cos² θ = 1
  • sin² θ = 1 - (2/3)² = 1 - 4/9 = 5/9
  • sin θ = -√(5/9) = -√5 / 3 (negative because in Quadrant IV)

Therefore, tan θ = sin θ / cos θ = (-√5 / 3) / (2/3) = -√5 / 2.

3.3) cos θ = 15/17 where 3/2

Calculate cotangent: cot θ = cos θ / sin θ. First find sin θ using Pythagoras:

  • sin² θ = 1 - cos² θ = 1 - (15/17)² = 1 - 225/289 = 64/289
  • sin θ = -8/17 or 8/17, depending on quadrant. Given the domain, since 3/2 0. Then cot θ = (15/17) / (8/17)= 15/8.

Alternatively, if in Quadrant III, sin θ would be negative, so cot θ = -15/8.

4) Cotangent and Cosecant Calculations

4.1) cot = -8/15

cot θ = adjacent / opposite = -8/15. To find csc θ, we construct a right triangle with adjacent = 8, opposite = 15 (negative, indicating the angle is in Quadrant II or III). The hypotenuse:

  • H = √(8² + 15²) = √(64 + 225) = √289 = 17

The reciprocal of sine: csc θ = hypotenuse / opp = 17 / 15. Since cot is negative and in which quadrants? If cot is negative, the signs depend on the quadrant, but regardless, csc θ = 17/15.

4.2) csc θ = -53/7

This indicates sin θ = -7/53. Given that sec θ = 3/2 (from earlier), it's consistent to find that hypotenuse is 53, and the opposite (or adjacent) components can be calculated accordingly, confirming the negative value of sine and corresponding triangle.

5) Using Even-Odd Properties and Trigonometric Identities

5.1) tan(-30°)

Since tan is odd, tan(-30°) = -tan(30°) = - (1/√3) = - (√3 / 3).

5.2) sin(-120°)

sin(-120°) = -sin(120°). Since sin(120°) = √3/2, then sin(-120°) = -√3/2.

5.3) csc(-30°)

csc(-30°) = 1 / sin(-30°) = 1 / (-1/2) = -2.

Conclusion

This comprehensive analysis integrates the fundamental properties of the unit circle, signs of trigonometric functions in various quadrants, and algebraic methods for exact value computations. Mastery of these concepts enables precise solutions to complex trigonometric problems typical in precalculus examinations.

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