Textbook Question
Each expression simplifies to a constant, a single function, or a power of a function. Use fundamental identities to simplify each expression.
1/ tan² α + cot α tan α
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Ch. 5 - Trigonometric Identities
Lial12th EditionTrigonometryISBN: 9780136552161
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Table of contents
- Ch. R - Algebra Review381
- Ch. 1 - Trigonometric Functions188
- Ch. 2 - Acute Angles and Right Triangles168
- Ch. 3 - Radian Measure and The Unit Circle155
- Ch. 4 - Graphs of the Circular Functions100
- Ch. 5 - Trigonometric Identities238
- Ch. 6 - Inverse Circular Functions and Trigonometric Equations158
- Ch. 7 - Applications of Trigonometry and Vectors148
- Ch. 8 - Complex Numbers, Polar Equations, and Parametric Equations15
Chapter 6, Problem 5.1.22
Find sinθ.
csc θ = -8/5
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Recall the definition of cosecant: \(\csc \theta = \frac{1}{\sin \theta}\). This means \(\sin \theta = \frac{1}{\csc \theta}\).
Substitute the given value of \(\csc \theta = -\frac{8}{5}\) into the equation: \(\sin \theta = \frac{1}{-\frac{8}{5}}\).
Simplify the fraction by multiplying numerator and denominator: \(\sin \theta = -\frac{5}{8}\).
Consider the sign of \(\sin \theta\) based on the quadrant where \(\theta\) lies. Since \(\csc \theta\) is negative, \(\sin \theta\) is also negative, which matches the simplified value.
Conclude that \(\sin \theta = -\frac{5}{8}\), consistent with the given \(\csc \theta\).
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Reciprocal Trigonometric Functions
The cosecant function (csc θ) is the reciprocal of the sine function (sin θ), meaning csc θ = 1/sin θ. To find sin θ when given csc θ, you take the reciprocal of the given value.
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Sign of Trigonometric Functions in Quadrants
The sign of sine and cosecant depends on the quadrant where the angle θ lies. Since csc θ = -8/5 is negative, sin θ must also be negative, indicating θ is in either the third or fourth quadrant.
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Simplifying and Interpreting Fractional Values
Given csc θ = -8/5, sin θ is the reciprocal, so sin θ = -5/8. Understanding how to simplify and interpret these fractional values is essential for accurate calculation and further problem-solving.
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Related Practice
Textbook Question
Find sin θ.
cos θ = 5/6, θ in quadrant I
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Textbook Question
Find the remaining five trigonometric functions of θ.
cos θ = 1/5, θ in quadrant I
Textbook Question
Verify that each equation is an identity.
(1 + sin θ)/(1 - sin θ) - (1 - sin θ)/( 1 + sin θ) = 4 tan θ sec θ
Textbook Question
Write each expression in terms of sine and cosine, and then simplify the expression so that no quotients appear and all functions are of θ only. See Example 3.
cos θ (cos θ - sec θ)
Textbook Question
Verify that each equation is an identity.
(csc θ + cot θ)/(tan θ + sin θ) = cot θ csc θ