Math 130 Precalculus Spring 2020 Exam 2 April 7

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MATH 130 (Precalculus) Spring 2020 Exam 2 Tuesday, April 7 • The exam should be submitted in full via Gradescope by 11:59PM on Tuesday, April 7. Make sure that for each n, your submission for Question n contains only the work and answers for Question n. • While the use of notes is not permitted, the use of non-graphing calculators is permitted. • All work must be shown, and must lead to your final answer, which must be specified by drawing a circle or box around it. • All numerical answers must be exact. For instance, if 2/5 is correct then writing 0.4 is equally valid, but if 1/3 is correct then writing 0.3 or 0.33 is not. All fraction answers must be in lowest terms. • All solution sets must be written out in suitable notation. • Good luck!

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This examination covers a series of topics in precalculus, including trigonometric functions, points on the unit circle, quadratic functions, solving equations, logarithmic and exponential functions, and reference angles. The questions are designed to assess understanding of fundamental concepts, algebraic manipulation, and problem-solving skills. Students are required to show all work comprehensively, with exact answers, and to adhere to specific formatting guidelines such as writing solutions in correct notation and indicating the final answers clearly. The exam duration is limited to two hours, and all responses should be submitted via Gradescope by the deadline, ensuring that each question’s work and answer are properly separated and labeled. Calculators used should be non-graphing, and the use of notes is prohibited. Students must approach the exam with accuracy and clarity, demonstrating mastery of key precalculus techniques and concepts, including trigonometry, algebra, logarithms, and functions.

Answering the Exam Questions

1. Trigonometric functions given cosine value:

If $\cos \theta = -\frac{2}{7}$, then the remaining five trigonometric functions can be found by constructing a right triangle or using the Pythagorean theorem. Since cosine is adjacent over hypotenuse, let the adjacent side be $-2$ and the hypotenuse $7$. The opposite side $b$ can be found from:

b = \sqrt{7^2 - (-2)^2} = \sqrt{49 - 4} = \sqrt{45} = 3\sqrt{5}.

Because $\cos \theta$ is negative, $\theta$ is in either the second or third quadrant, implying $\sin \theta$ will be positive or negative accordingly. Assuming $\theta$ is in the second quadrant:

\sin \theta = \frac{b}{\text{hypotenuse}} = \frac{3\sqrt{5}}{7}.

The tangent is the ratio:

\tan \theta = \frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta} = \frac{\frac{3\sqrt{5}}{7}}{-\frac{2}{7}}= -\frac{3\sqrt{5}}{2}.

Reciprocal relations give:

\csc \theta = \frac{1}{\sin \theta} = \frac{7}{3\sqrt{5}}; \quad

\sec \theta = \frac{1}{\cos \theta} = -\frac{7}{2}; \quad

\cot \theta = \frac{1}{\tan \theta} = -\frac{2}{3\sqrt{5}}.

All functions are expressed as exact values in lowest terms.

2. Coordinates on the unit circle for given angles:

Using the unit circle, the point $(x, y)$ on the circle corresponds to $\cos t$ and $\sin t$.

(a) For $t = -\frac{3\pi}{4}$: which is coterminal with $t = \frac{5\pi}{4}$, the point is:

x = \cos \left(-\frac{3\pi}{4}\right) = -\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}, \quad y = \sin \left(-\frac{3\pi}{4}\right) = -\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}.

(b) For $t = 20\pi$, since $20\pi$ is a multiple of $2\pi$, the point repeats the position at $0$:

x=1, \quad y=0.

3. Quadratic function in standard form and vertex:

(a) Convert $h(x) = 2x^2 + 8x - 1$ to standard form via completing the square:

h(x) = 2(x^2 + 4x) - 1.

Complete the square inside the parentheses:

x^2 + 4x = (x + 2)^2 - 4,

h(x) = 2[(x+2)^2 - 4] - 1 = 2(x+2)^2 - 8 - 1 = 2(x+2)^2 - 9.

Thus, the standard form is:

h(x) = 2(x + 2)^2 - 9.

(b) The vertex is at $(-2, -9)$, and the axis of symmetry is the vertical line $x = -2$.

4. Solving equations using the One-to-One property:

(a) $3t + 4 = 81 \Rightarrow 3t = 77 \Rightarrow t = \frac{77}{3}$.

(b) $e^{3x - 1} = e \Rightarrow 3x -1 = 1 \Rightarrow 3x = 2 \Rightarrow x= \frac{2}{3}$.

5. Solving the logarithmic equation:

$\ln(x - 2) = \ln(x + 6) - \ln(x)$. Using properties:

\ln(x - 2) = \ln \frac{x+6}{x}.

Exponentiating both sides:

x - 2 = \frac{x+6}{x} \Rightarrow x(x - 2) = x + 6 \Rightarrow x^2 - 2x = x + 6,

x^2 - 3x - 6=0.

Quadratic formula yields:

x = \frac{3 \pm \sqrt{9 + 24}}{2} = \frac{3 \pm \sqrt{33}}{2}.

Since the argument of the original logs must be positive, check domain:

x-2 > 0 \Rightarrow x > 2,

x+6 > 0 \Rightarrow x > -6,

x > 2,

so valid solutions are:

x = \frac{3 + \sqrt{33}}{2} \text{ (positive)} \quad \text{and} \quad \frac{3 - \sqrt{33}}{2} \text{ (negative, discard)}.

Final answer: $x=\frac{3 + \sqrt{33}}{2}$.

6. Coterminal angles:

Adding or subtracting $2\pi$ for radians or $360^\circ$ for degrees:

For $65^\circ$: positive coterminal angles are $65^\circ + 360^\circ = 425^\circ$; negative coterminal is $65^\circ - 360^\circ = -295^\circ$.
For $-3\pi$: positive coterminal angle is $-3\pi + 2\pi = -\pi$; negative is $-3\pi - 2\pi= -5\pi$.

7. Domain of logarithmic function:

$f(x) = - \log_2 x + 3$. Logarithm domain requires $x>0$. The leading negative does not affect domain; domain is:

(0, \infty).

8. X-intercept of $f(x)$:

Set $f(x)=0$:

0 = - \log_2 x + 3 \Rightarrow \log_2 x = 3 \Rightarrow x = 2^3=8.

The x-intercept is $(8, 0)$.

9. Vertical asymptote:

Since $\log_2 x$ is undefined at $x=0$, the vertical asymptote is at $x=0$.

10. Solve exponential equation:

$e^{2x} + 6e^x - 7=0.$ Let $u=e^x$:

u^2 + 6u -7=0,

u=\frac{-6 \pm \sqrt{36 - 4\cdots(-7)}}{2} = \frac{-6 \pm \sqrt{36 + 28}}{2} = \frac{-6 \pm \sqrt{64}}{2} = \frac{-6 \pm 8}{2}.

Solutions:

u = 1, \quad u = -7 \;(discarded, since exponential is positive).

Thus,

e^x=1 \Rightarrow x=0.

11. Logarithm condensation:

$\log_{10} r + 4 \log_{10} s - 3 \log_{10} t$

 = \(\log_{10} r + \log_{10} s^{4} - \log_{10} t^{3} = \log_{10} \left(\frac{r \, s^{4}}{t^{3}}\right).\)

12. Quadratic in standard form from points and vertex:

Given points: $(0,13)$ and vertex at $(3,-5)$. Using vertex form:

y = a(x - 3)^2 + (-5).

Substitute $(0,13)$:

13 = a(0 -3)^2 -5 \Rightarrow 13 = 9a -5 \Rightarrow 9a=18 \Rightarrow a=2.

Thus, standard form:

y=2(x-3)^2 - 5,

expand:

y=2(x^2 -6x +9)-5= 2x^2 -12x + 18 -5= 2x^2 -12x + 13.

13. Expand logarithmic expression:

$\ln\left( u^3 \sqrt{v w} \right)$ :

\(\ln u^3 + \ln \sqrt{v w} = 3 \ln u + \frac{1}{2} \ln v + \frac{1}{2} \ln w.\)

14. Reference angle for $\theta=11\pi/6$:

The angle $11\pi/6$ is in the fourth quadrant; the reference angle $\theta'$ is:

\theta' = 2\pi - 11\pi/6 = \pi/6.

In degrees, $\theta=330^\circ$, and its reference angle is $60^\circ$ or $\pi/3$.

15. Sketching angles:

For $\theta=11\pi/6$ ($330^\circ$) and its reference angle $\pi/6$ ($30^\circ$), sketch both angles in standard position, noting that $\theta$ in fourth quadrant has terminal side below the x-axis; the reference angle is the smallest positive angle between the terminal side and the x-axis.

References

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Anton, H., Bivens, I., & Davis, S. (2013). Calculus: early transcendentals (11th ed.). Wiley.
Larson, R., & Edwards, B. (2017). Precalculus with Limits. Cengage Learning.
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