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Reference angles and signs

Learning goals

  • Determines reference angles for angles in all quadrants.
  • Determines signs of sine, cosine, and tangent by quadrant.
  • Uses reference angles to evaluate trigonometric values.
  • Finds reference angles for negative angles and angles beyond one revolution.

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Reference angles and signs 1
The diagram shows angle \(\theta\) on the unit circle. State the sign of \(\sin(\theta)\) and the sign of \(\cos(\theta)\).
Figure for problem 552179

Hints

- Identify which quadrant contains the terminal side of \(\theta\). - Recall how sine and cosine correspond to the two coordinates of a unit-circle point. - Use the location of the point relative to the coordinate axes to determine the two signs.

Solution

1. The marked angle \(\theta\) lies in Quadrant II. 2. In Quadrant II, points on the unit circle have a positive y-coordinate and a negative x-coordinate. 3. Since \(\sin(\theta)\) is the y-coordinate and \(\cos(\theta)\) is the x-coordinate, \(\sin(\theta)>0\) and \(\cos(\theta)<0\).

Answer

\(\sin(\theta)>0\) and \(\cos(\theta)<0\)
Reference angles and signs 2
What is the acute reference angle for \(230^\circ\)?

Hints

- First identify the quadrant containing \(230^\circ\). - A reference angle is the acute angle between the terminal side and the x-axis. - In Quadrant III, compare the angle with the straight angle on the negative x-axis.

Solution

1. The angle \(230^\circ\) lies in Quadrant III, so its reference angle is the distance from \(180^\circ\): \(230^\circ-180^\circ=50^\circ\).

Answer

\(50^\circ\)
Reference angles and signs 3
What is the acute reference angle for \(\frac{5\pi}{6}\)?

Hints

- First decide which quadrant contains the given radian angle. - A reference angle is the acute angle between the terminal side and the x-axis.

Solution

1. The angle \(\frac{5\pi}{6}\) lies in Quadrant II. 2. Its reference angle is \(\pi-\frac{5\pi}{6}=\frac{\pi}{6}\).

Answer

\(\frac{\pi}{6}\)
Reference angles and signs 4
An angle \(\theta\) has its terminal side in Quadrant IV. State the sign of \(\tan(\theta)\) and the sign of \(\sec(\theta)\).

Hints

- Start with the signs of the unit-circle coordinates in Quadrant IV. - Relate tangent and secant to sine and cosine without finding any numerical values.

Solution

1. In Quadrant IV, sine is negative and cosine is positive. 2. Since \(\tan(\theta)=\frac{\sin(\theta)}{\cos(\theta)}\), tangent is negative. 3. Since \(\sec(\theta)=\frac{1}{\cos(\theta)}\), secant is positive.

Answer

\(\tan(\theta)<0\) and \(\sec(\theta)>0\)
Reference angles and signs 5
Find the reference angle of the marked angle. Give your answer in degrees.
Figure for problem 561300

Hints

- A reference angle is acute even when the standard angle is large. - How much of a full turn remains after the marked rotation? - Think about the small gap from the terminal ray to the nearest x-axis direction.

Solution

1. The standard angle is \(330^\circ\), ending in Quadrant IV. 2. The acute angle from the terminal side back to the positive x-axis is \(360^\circ-330^\circ=30^\circ\).

Answer

\(30^\circ\)
Reference angles and signs 6
An angle measures \(-120^\circ\), clockwise from the positive x-axis. Which quadrant contains its terminal side?

Hints

- Which direction do negative angles turn from the positive x-axis? - Where does a clockwise quarter-turn end? - Follow the turn farther clockwise without reaching a half turn.

Solution

1. A clockwise quarter-turn reaches the negative y-axis. 2. Turning another \(30^\circ\) clockwise enters Quadrant III, where the terminal side of \(-120^\circ\) lies.

Answer

Quadrant III
Reference angles and signs 7
An angle \(\theta\) ends in Quadrant II. Is \(\tan(\theta)\) positive or negative? Explain using the signs of sine and cosine.

Hints

- Think about the signs of the x- and y-coordinates in Quadrant II. - Which coordinate gives sine and which gives cosine? - Tangent is a ratio of those two values.

Solution

1. In Quadrant II, sine is positive and cosine is negative. 2. Since \(\tan(\theta)=\frac{\sin(\theta)}{\cos(\theta)}\), tangent is negative.

Answer

Negative: a positive sine value divided by a negative cosine value is negative.
Reference angles and signs 8
Without a calculator, decide whether each statement is true or false. Briefly justify your answer using the angle’s location on the unit circle. a) \(\sin(130^\circ) > 0\) b) \(\cos(210^\circ) > 0\) c) \(\sin(315^\circ) < 0\) d) \(\cos(100^\circ)=\cos(80^\circ)\)

Hints

- Sine is the y-coordinate and cosine is the x-coordinate. - Determine the sign of each coordinate in each quadrant. - Locate every given angle before comparing values.

Solution

1. The angle \(130^\circ\) lies in Quadrant II, where y-coordinates are positive. Therefore, a) is true. 2. The angle \(210^\circ\) lies in Quadrant III, where x-coordinates are negative. Therefore, b) is false. 3. The angle \(315^\circ\) lies in Quadrant IV, where y-coordinates are negative. Therefore, c) is true. 4. The angle \(100^\circ\) is in Quadrant II, so its cosine is negative, while \(80^\circ\) is in Quadrant I, so its cosine is positive. Therefore, d) is false.

Answer

a) True b) False c) True d) False
Reference angles and signs 9
Decide whether each statement is true or false, and justify your answer. a) There is no angle \(\alpha\) between \(0^\circ\) and \(180^\circ\) for which \(\sin(\alpha)=1.5\). b) \(\cos(150^\circ)=\cos(30^\circ)\).

Hints

- Recall the range of sine and cosine. - Determine the quadrant of each angle. - Use the reference angle and the sign of cosine.

Solution

1. For a), the range of sine is \([-1, 1]\), so a sine value of \(1.5\) is impossible. The statement is true. 2. For b), \(150^\circ\) lies in Quadrant II, where cosine is negative. 3. Since \(150^\circ=180^\circ-30^\circ\), \(\cos(150^\circ)=-\cos(30^\circ)\), so the statement is false.

Answer

a) True; the range of sine is \([-1, 1]\). b) False; \(\cos(150^\circ)=-\cos(30^\circ)\).
Reference angles and signs 10
An angle \(\alpha\) satisfies \(0^\circ < \alpha < 360^\circ\). Its sine and cosine have the same sign. In which quadrants can \(\alpha\) lie?

Hints

- Identify where x- and y-coordinates are both positive. - Identify where x- and y-coordinates are both negative. - Recall that cosine is x and sine is y.

Solution

1. In Quadrant I, both the x-coordinate and y-coordinate are positive, so cosine and sine have the same sign. 2. In Quadrant II, cosine is negative and sine is positive, so the signs differ. 3. In Quadrant III, both coordinates are negative, so the signs are the same. 4. In Quadrant IV, cosine is positive and sine is negative, so the signs differ. 5. Therefore, \(\alpha\) can lie in Quadrant I or Quadrant III.

Answer

Quadrant I or Quadrant III
Reference angles and signs 11
Determine whether each equation is correct. For any false equation, correct the right-hand side so that it uses an angle between \(0^\circ\) and \(90^\circ\). 1. \(\cos(160^\circ)=\cos(20^\circ)\) 2. \(\sin(215^\circ)=-\sin(35^\circ)\) 3. \(\cos(290^\circ)=\cos(70^\circ)\)

Hints

- Sine is the y-coordinate and cosine is the x-coordinate on the unit circle. - Identify the sign of each function in the angle’s quadrant. - Find each reference angle relative to \(180^\circ\) or \(360^\circ\).

Solution

1. The angle \(160^\circ\) is in Quadrant II, where cosine is negative. Since its reference angle is \(20^\circ\), the correct equation is \(\cos(160^\circ)=-\cos(20^\circ)\). 2. The angle \(215^\circ\) is in Quadrant III, where sine is negative. Its reference angle is \(35^\circ\), so \(\sin(215^\circ)=-\sin(35^\circ)\). This equation is correct. 3. The angle \(290^\circ\) is in Quadrant IV, where cosine is positive. Its reference angle is \(70^\circ\), so \(\cos(290^\circ)=\cos(70^\circ)\). This equation is correct.

Answer

1. False; \(\cos(160^\circ)=-\cos(20^\circ)\) 2. True 3. True
Reference angles and signs 12
A point \(P=(x, y)\) moves on the unit circle, where \(x=\cos(\alpha)\), \(y=\sin(\alpha)\), and \(0^\circ \le \alpha \le 360^\circ\). Give all angle intervals for which each condition holds. a) \(\sin(\alpha) < 0\) b) \(\cos(\alpha) < 0\) c) Both \(\sin(\alpha) < 0\) and \(\cos(\alpha) < 0\) d) \(\sin(\alpha) > 0\) and \(\cos(\alpha) < 0\)

Hints

- Sine is the y-coordinate and cosine is the x-coordinate. - Determine where x- and y-coordinates are positive or negative. - Axis angles are excluded because one coordinate is \(0\).

Solution

1. Sine is the y-coordinate, which is negative in Quadrants III and IV. Thus \(180^\circ < \alpha < 360^\circ\). 2. Cosine is the x-coordinate, which is negative in Quadrants II and III. Thus \(90^\circ < \alpha < 270^\circ\). 3. Both coordinates are negative only in Quadrant III. Thus \(180^\circ < \alpha < 270^\circ\). 4. Sine is positive and cosine is negative only in Quadrant II. Thus \(90^\circ < \alpha < 180^\circ\).

Answer

a) \(180^\circ < \alpha < 360^\circ\) b) \(90^\circ < \alpha < 270^\circ\) c) \(180^\circ < \alpha < 270^\circ\) d) \(90^\circ < \alpha < 180^\circ\)
Reference angles and signs 13
Rewrite each trigonometric value using the sine or cosine of an acute reference angle. Include the correct sign. a) \(\sin(105^\circ)\); \(\cos(167^\circ)\) b) \(\sin(212^\circ)\); \(\cos(195^\circ)\) c) \(\sin(290^\circ)\); \(\cos(348^\circ)\)

Hints

- Identify the quadrant of each angle. - Determine the sign of sine or cosine in that quadrant. - Find the acute reference angle by measuring to the nearest x-axis.

Solution

1. In Quadrant II, sine is positive and cosine is negative. Therefore, \(\sin(105^\circ)=\sin(75^\circ)\) and \(\cos(167^\circ)=-\cos(13^\circ)\). 2. In Quadrant III, both sine and cosine are negative. Therefore, \(\sin(212^\circ)=-\sin(32^\circ)\) and \(\cos(195^\circ)=-\cos(15^\circ)\). 3. In Quadrant IV, sine is negative and cosine is positive. Therefore, \(\sin(290^\circ)=-\sin(70^\circ)\) and \(\cos(348^\circ)=\cos(12^\circ)\).

Answer

a) \(\sin(75^\circ)\); \(-\cos(13^\circ)\) b) \(-\sin(32^\circ)\); \(-\cos(15^\circ)\) c) \(-\sin(70^\circ)\); \(\cos(12^\circ)\)
Reference angles and signs 14
Find the exact sine and cosine of each angle. Give answers with radicals when needed. a) \(\frac{5\pi}{6}\) b) \(\frac{4\pi}{3}\) c) \(\frac{7\pi}{4}\)

Hints

- Identify the quadrant containing each angle. - Find the acute reference angle. - Determine the signs of sine and cosine in that quadrant. - Recall the exact values for \(\frac{\pi}{6}\), \(\frac{\pi}{4}\), and \(\frac{\pi}{3}\).

Solution

1. The angle \(\frac{5\pi}{6}\) is in Quadrant II with reference angle \(\frac{\pi}{6}\). Therefore, \(\sin\left(\frac{5\pi}{6}\right)=\frac{1}{2}\) and \(\cos\left(\frac{5\pi}{6}\right)=-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\). 2. The angle \(\frac{4\pi}{3}\) is in Quadrant III with reference angle \(\frac{\pi}{3}\). Therefore, \(\sin\left(\frac{4\pi}{3}\right)=-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\) and \(\cos\left(\frac{4\pi}{3}\right)=-\frac{1}{2}\). 3. The angle \(\frac{7\pi}{4}\) is in Quadrant IV with reference angle \(\frac{\pi}{4}\). Therefore, \(\sin\left(\frac{7\pi}{4}\right)=-\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\) and \(\cos\left(\frac{7\pi}{4}\right)=\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\).

Answer

a) \(\sin\left(\frac{5\pi}{6}\right)=\frac{1}{2}\); \(\cos\left(\frac{5\pi}{6}\right)=-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\) b) \(\sin\left(\frac{4\pi}{3}\right)=-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\); \(\cos\left(\frac{4\pi}{3}\right)=-\frac{1}{2}\) c) \(\sin\left(\frac{7\pi}{4}\right)=-\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\); \(\cos\left(\frac{7\pi}{4}\right)=\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\)
Reference angles and signs 15
Let \(\beta\) be the marked reference angle of \(\theta\). a) Find \(\beta\). b) State the signs of \(\sin(\theta)\) and \(\cos(\theta)\). c) Find \(\sin(\theta)\) and \(\cos(\theta)\) exactly.
Figure for problem 550965

Hints

- Identify the quadrant of the terminal side before using special-angle values. - A reference angle is the acute angle between the terminal side and the x-axis. - Use the reference-angle magnitudes first, then apply the quadrant signs.

Solution

1. The marked angle is \(\theta=\frac{7\pi}{6}\), which is \(\frac{\pi}{6}\) past \(\pi\), so \(\beta=\frac{\pi}{6}\). 2. The terminal side is in Quadrant III. Both sine and cosine are negative. 3. At the reference angle, sine is \(\frac{1}{2}\) and cosine is \(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\). Therefore, \(\sin(\theta)=-\frac{1}{2}\) and \(\cos(\theta)=-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\).

Answer

a) \(\beta=\frac{\pi}{6}\) b) \(\sin(\theta)<0\) and \(\cos(\theta)<0\) c) \(\sin(\theta)=-\frac{1}{2}\), \(\cos(\theta)=-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\)
Reference angles and signs 16
Let \(\theta=\frac{2\pi}{3}\). Find the exact values of all six trigonometric functions of \(\theta\).

Hints

- Identify the reference angle and quadrant before assigning signs. - Start with the special-angle sine and cosine values. - Use a quotient for tangent and reciprocals for secant, cosecant, and cotangent.

Solution

1. The reference angle is \(\frac{\pi}{3}\), and \(\theta\) lies in Quadrant II. Therefore, sine is positive and cosine is negative. 2. Using the special-angle values gives \(\sin(\theta)=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\) and \(\cos(\theta)=-\frac{1}{2}\). 3. Then \(\tan(\theta)=\frac{\sin(\theta)}{\cos(\theta)}=-\sqrt{3}\). 4. Taking reciprocals gives \(\csc(\theta)=\frac{2\sqrt{3}}{3}\), \(\sec(\theta)=-2\), and \(\cot(\theta)=-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{3}\).

Answer

\(\sin(\theta)=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\), \(\cos(\theta)=-\frac{1}{2}\), \(\tan(\theta)=-\sqrt{3}\), \(\csc(\theta)=\frac{2\sqrt{3}}{3}\), \(\sec(\theta)=-2\), \(\cot(\theta)=-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{3}\)
Reference angles and signs 17
The diagram shows an angle \(\theta\) in standard position on the unit circle. Find the exact values of \(\sin(\theta)\), \(\cos(\theta)\), \(\tan(\theta)\), \(\csc(\theta)\), \(\sec(\theta)\), and \(\cot(\theta)\). State “undefined” where appropriate.
Figure for problem 555520

Hints

- Read the terminal point's coordinates from its position on the unit circle. - Use those coordinates first for sine and cosine. - For quotient and reciprocal functions, check whether a denominator becomes zero before simplifying.

Solution

1. The terminal point is the top of the unit circle, so its coordinates are \((0,1)\). Therefore, \(\cos(\theta)=0\) and \(\sin(\theta)=1\). 2. Since \(\tan(\theta)=\frac{\sin(\theta)}{\cos(\theta)}\), tangent is undefined because its denominator is zero. 3. \(\csc(\theta)=\frac{1}{\sin(\theta)}=1\). 4. \(\sec(\theta)=\frac{1}{\cos(\theta)}\) is undefined because its denominator is zero. 5. \(\cot(\theta)=\frac{\cos(\theta)}{\sin(\theta)}=0\).

Answer

\(\sin(\theta)=1\), \(\cos(\theta)=0\), \(\tan(\theta)\) undefined, \(\csc(\theta)=1\), \(\sec(\theta)\) undefined, \(\cot(\theta)=0\)
Reference angles and signs 18
An angle \(\theta\) is between \(0^\circ\) and \(360^\circ\). Its reference angle is \(25^\circ\), its sine is positive, and its cosine is negative. Find \(\theta\) and explain how you chose its quadrant.

Hints

- First locate a quadrant where the two sign conditions hold together. - A reference angle is measured from the terminal ray to the nearest x-axis. - Check whether your angle is greater or less than a straight angle.

Solution

1. Positive sine and negative cosine place the terminal side in Quadrant II. 2. In Quadrant II, the standard angle is \(180^\circ\) minus the reference angle: \(180^\circ-25^\circ=155^\circ\).

Answer

\(155^\circ\); the sign conditions require Quadrant II.
Reference angles and signs 19
Compare the angles \(-410^\circ\) and \(130^\circ\). a) Are they coterminal? b) Do they have the same reference angle? Give its measure. Explain how the two ideas differ.

Hints

- How many degrees make a complete turn? - Find the terminal direction of the negative angle after full turns. - For each angle, compare the terminal ray with the nearest x-axis direction.

Solution

1. Adding two full turns to \(-410^\circ\) gives \(310^\circ\), not \(130^\circ\). The two angles are not coterminal. 2. The angle \(310^\circ\) is in Quadrant IV and has reference angle \(360^\circ-310^\circ=50^\circ\). 3. The angle \(130^\circ\) is in Quadrant II and has reference angle \(180^\circ-130^\circ=50^\circ\). 4. The angles have different terminal rays but the same reference angle, so sharing a reference angle does not mean being coterminal.

Answer

a) No. \(-410^\circ\) is coterminal with \(310^\circ\), not \(130^\circ\). b) Yes; both have reference angle \(50^\circ\). Equal reference angles do not require equal terminal rays.
Reference angles and signs 20
An angle \(\theta=-135^\circ\) is measured clockwise from the positive x-axis. a) Give a positive coterminal angle less than \(360^\circ\). b) Find its reference angle. c) Is its tangent positive or negative?

Hints

- Add a full turn to locate a positive angle with the same terminal ray. - Use that ray's quadrant to find the acute reference angle. - Compare the signs of sine and cosine before deciding the sign of tangent.

Solution

1. Add one full turn: \(-135^\circ+360^\circ=225^\circ\). 2. The terminal side lies in Quadrant III, \(45^\circ\) past \(180^\circ\), so its reference angle is \(45^\circ\). 3. In Quadrant III, sine and cosine are both negative. Their ratio, tangent, is positive.

Answer

a) \(225^\circ\) b) \(45^\circ\) c) Positive
Reference angles and signs 21
Order the angles so that their cosine values increase from least to greatest: \(210^\circ,\ 20^\circ,\ 180^\circ,\ 300^\circ,\ 120^\circ,\ 270^\circ\).

Hints

- Cosine is the x-coordinate on the unit circle. - Separate the angles according to whether cosine is negative, zero, or positive. - Use standard-angle cosine values where they apply. - For \(20^\circ\), compare its unit-circle position with a nearby standard angle instead of relying on a decimal approximation.

Solution

1. Use unit-circle positions and standard values: \(\cos(180^\circ)=-1\), \(\cos(210^\circ)=-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\), \(\cos(120^\circ)=-\frac{1}{2}\), \(\cos(270^\circ)=0\), and \(\cos(300^\circ)=\frac{1}{2}\). 2. Since \(20^\circ<60^\circ\) and cosine decreases on \([0^\circ,180^\circ]\), \(\cos(20^\circ)>\cos(60^\circ)=\frac{1}{2}\). 3. Therefore, the increasing order is \(180^\circ,\ 210^\circ,\ 120^\circ,\ 270^\circ,\ 300^\circ,\ 20^\circ\).

Answer

\(180^\circ,\ 210^\circ,\ 120^\circ,\ 270^\circ,\ 300^\circ,\ 20^\circ\)
Reference angles and signs 22
Match each angle with its cosine value without using a calculator. Justify your matches using quadrants and reference angles. Angles: \(40^\circ\), \(130^\circ\), \(220^\circ\), \(310^\circ\) Values: \(0.64\), \(-0.64\), \(-0.77\), \(0.77\)

Hints

- Use reference angles and unit-circle symmetry. - Determine the sign of cosine in each quadrant. - Angles with the same reference angle have cosine values with the same magnitude. - An angle closer to the positive or negative x-axis has a cosine value with greater magnitude.

Solution

1. The angle \(40^\circ\) is in Quadrant I and \(220^\circ=180^\circ+40^\circ\) is in Quadrant III. Their cosine values have the same magnitude and opposite signs. Since \(\cos(40^\circ)\approx0.77\), \(\cos(220^\circ)\approx-0.77\). 2. The angles \(130^\circ=180^\circ-50^\circ\) and \(310^\circ=360^\circ-50^\circ\) have reference angle \(50^\circ\). Cosine is negative in Quadrant II and positive in Quadrant IV. Since \(\cos(50^\circ)\approx0.64\), \(\cos(130^\circ)\approx-0.64\) and \(\cos(310^\circ)\approx0.64\).

Answer

\(\cos(40^\circ)\approx0.77\) \(\cos(130^\circ)\approx-0.64\) \(\cos(220^\circ)\approx-0.77\) \(\cos(310^\circ)\approx0.64\)
Reference angles and signs 23
Order the angles so that their sine values decrease from greatest to least: \(\frac{7\pi}{6},\ \frac{\pi}{2},\ 0,\ \frac{4\pi}{3},\ \frac{\pi}{4}\).

Hints

- Sine is the y-coordinate on the unit circle. - Identify the sign of sine for each angle before comparing magnitudes. - Use exact special-angle values rather than decimal approximations.

Solution

1. Evaluate the standard-angle sine values: \(\sin\left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right)=1\), \(\sin\left(\frac{\pi}{4}\right)=\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\), \(\sin(0)=0\), \(\sin\left(\frac{7\pi}{6}\right)=-\frac{1}{2}\), and \(\sin\left(\frac{4\pi}{3}\right)=-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\). 2. Since \(1>\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}>0>-\frac{1}{2}>-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\), the decreasing order is \(\frac{\pi}{2},\ \frac{\pi}{4},\ 0,\ \frac{7\pi}{6},\ \frac{4\pi}{3}\).

Answer

\(\frac{\pi}{2},\ \frac{\pi}{4},\ 0,\ \frac{7\pi}{6},\ \frac{4\pi}{3}\)
Reference angles and signs 24
Let \(\alpha=175^\circ\) and \(\beta=185^\circ\). a) Identify the quadrant of each angle and the sign of its sine value. b) Rewrite \(\sin(\alpha)\) and \(\sin(\beta)\) using the sine of an acute reference angle. c) Use reference angles to show that \(\cos(175^\circ)=\cos(185^\circ)\).

Hints

- Use unit-circle symmetry near \(180^\circ\). - Identify the quadrants and signs of the two angles. - Both angles are the same distance from \(180^\circ\).

Solution

1. The angle \(175^\circ\) is in Quadrant II, where sine is positive. The angle \(185^\circ\) is in Quadrant III, where sine is negative. 2. Both angles have reference angle \(5^\circ\). Therefore, \(\sin(175^\circ)=\sin(5^\circ)\) and \(\sin(185^\circ)=-\sin(5^\circ)\). 3. In Quadrants II and III, cosine is negative. Thus, \(\cos(175^\circ)=-\cos(5^\circ)\) and \(\cos(185^\circ)=-\cos(5^\circ)\), proving the values are equal.

Answer

a) \(175^\circ\): Quadrant II, positive sine; \(185^\circ\): Quadrant III, negative sine b) \(\sin(175^\circ)=\sin(5^\circ)\); \(\sin(185^\circ)=-\sin(5^\circ)\) c) Both cosine values equal \(-\cos(5^\circ)\).
Reference angles and signs 25
Find all angles \(\alpha\) with \(0^\circ < \alpha \le 360^\circ\) that satisfy both \(\sin(\alpha) < 0\) and \(\cos(\alpha) \le 0\).

Hints

- Find where sine is negative. - Find where cosine is negative or zero. - Intersect the two angle sets. - Check boundary angles carefully.

Solution

1. Sine is negative in Quadrants III and IV, so \(180^\circ < \alpha < 360^\circ\). 2. Cosine is nonpositive in Quadrants II and III, including the y-axis boundaries, so \(90^\circ \le \alpha \le 270^\circ\). 3. The intersection is \(180^\circ < \alpha \le 270^\circ\). The endpoint \(180^\circ\) is excluded because sine is \(0\), while \(270^\circ\) is included because sine is \(-1\) and cosine is \(0\).

Answer

\(180^\circ < \alpha \le 270^\circ\)
Reference angles and signs 26
Find the missing angle \(\alpha\) so that each equation is true, with \(0^\circ \le \alpha \le 90^\circ\). a) \(\sin(192^\circ)=-\sin(\alpha)\) b) \(\cos(285^\circ)=\cos(\alpha)\) c) \(\sin(600^\circ)=-\sin(\alpha)\) d) \(\cos(-40^\circ)=\cos(\alpha)\)

Hints

- Use reference angles in Quadrants III and IV. - Reduce angles greater than \(360^\circ\) to coterminal angles in one full rotation. - For a negative angle, first find a positive coterminal angle between \(0^\circ\) and \(360^\circ\). - Check that each answer is acute or a right angle.

Solution

1. The angle \(192^\circ\) is \(12^\circ\) past \(180^\circ\), so its reference angle is \(12^\circ\). Sine is negative in Quadrant III, so \(\sin(192^\circ)=-\sin(12^\circ)\). Thus, \(\alpha=12^\circ\). 2. The angle \(285^\circ\) has reference angle \(360^\circ-285^\circ=75^\circ\), and cosine is positive in Quadrant IV. Thus, \(\alpha=75^\circ\). 3. Reduce \(600^\circ\) to the coterminal angle \(240^\circ\). Its reference angle is \(60^\circ\), and sine is negative in Quadrant III. Thus, \(\alpha=60^\circ\). 4. The angle \(-40^\circ\) is coterminal with \(320^\circ\). Its reference angle is \(40^\circ\), and cosine is positive in Quadrant IV. Thus, \(\cos(-40^\circ)=\cos(40^\circ)\), so \(\alpha=40^\circ\).

Answer

a) \(\alpha=12^\circ\) b) \(\alpha=75^\circ\) c) \(\alpha=60^\circ\) d) \(\alpha=40^\circ\)
Reference angles and signs 27
For each angle, give a coterminal angle in \([0,2\pi)\), find the reference angle, and state whether \(\tan(\theta)\) is positive or negative. a) \(\theta=-\frac{19\pi}{6}\) b) \(\theta=\frac{25\pi}{4}\)

Hints

- Add or subtract whole rotations of \(2\pi\) until the terminal angle lies in the required interval. - The reference angle is the acute angle between the terminal side and the x-axis. - Determine the sign of tangent from the signs of sine and cosine in the final quadrant.

Solution

1. For \(-\frac{19\pi}{6}\), add \(4\pi=\frac{24\pi}{6}\) to obtain the coterminal angle \(\frac{5\pi}{6}\). Its reference angle is \(\frac{\pi}{6}\). This terminal side is in Quadrant II, where sine and cosine have opposite signs, so tangent is negative. 2. For \(\frac{25\pi}{4}\), subtract \(6\pi=\frac{24\pi}{4}\) to obtain the coterminal angle \(\frac{\pi}{4}\). Its reference angle is \(\frac{\pi}{4}\). This terminal side is in Quadrant I, where sine and cosine are both positive, so tangent is positive.

Answer

a) Coterminal angle: \(\frac{5\pi}{6}\); reference angle: \(\frac{\pi}{6}\); \(\tan(\theta)<0\) b) Coterminal angle: \(\frac{\pi}{4}\); reference angle: \(\frac{\pi}{4}\); \(\tan(\theta)>0\)
Reference angles and signs 28
An angle \(\theta\) is not a quadrantal angle and satisfies both \(\sec(\theta)<0\) and \(\cot(\theta)<0\). a) Determine the quadrant containing the terminal side of \(\theta\). b) State the sign of each of the other four trigonometric functions. c) Explain why neither given condition alone determines the quadrant uniquely.

Hints

- A reciprocal function has the same sign as the function it reciprocates. - Translate the secant condition into information about cosine. - Translate the cotangent condition into information about the relative signs of sine and cosine. - Intersect the quadrant possibilities from the two conditions.

Solution

1. Since secant has the same sign as cosine, \(\sec(\theta)<0\) places \(\theta\) in Quadrant II or III. 2. Cotangent has the same sign as tangent. Since \(\cot(\theta)<0\), sine and cosine have opposite signs, which occurs in Quadrant II or IV. 3. The only quadrant common to those two possibilities is Quadrant II. 4. In Quadrant II, sine and cosecant are positive, while cosine and secant are negative. Tangent and cotangent are negative. 5. The secant condition alone permits Quadrants II and III, and the cotangent condition alone permits Quadrants II and IV, so each condition by itself is insufficient.

Answer

a) Quadrant II b) \(\sin(\theta)>0\), \(\cos(\theta)<0\), \(\tan(\theta)<0\), \(\csc(\theta)>0\) c) \(\sec(\theta)<0\) allows Quadrants II or III, while \(\cot(\theta)<0\) allows Quadrants II or IV; only their intersection fixes Quadrant II.
Reference angles and signs 29
Two angles satisfy \(0^\circ\le\alpha<\beta<360^\circ\). Each has a reference angle of \(30^\circ\), and both their sine and cosine values have opposite signs: \(\sin(\alpha)=-\sin(\beta)\) and \(\cos(\alpha)=-\cos(\beta)\). Find every possible ordered pair \((\alpha,\beta)\). Explain why there are no others.

Hints

- Which four directions in one turn share a \(30^\circ\) reference angle? - Think about what each of the two sign equations says about the terminal points. - Try pairing the possible angles in increasing order. - Why do the other pairings fail at least one condition?

Solution

1. A \(30^\circ\) reference angle produces four angles in one turn: \(30^\circ\), \(150^\circ\), \(210^\circ\), and \(330^\circ\). 2. Both signs change only when the terminal point is opposite across the origin. The opposite of \(30^\circ\) is \(210^\circ\), giving \((30^\circ,210^\circ)\). 3. The opposite of \(150^\circ\) is \(330^\circ\), giving \((150^\circ,330^\circ)\). 4. The other pairings share the sign of at least one coordinate. These are the only two pairs meeting both conditions.

Answer

\((30^\circ,210^\circ)\) and \((150^\circ,330^\circ)\)

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