How to evaluate sum of two angles using the sum formula for sine

How to evaluate sum of two angles using the sum formula for sine

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains the sine formula for the sum of two angles, using U and V as examples. It covers the unit circle and how to determine coordinates for specific angles, such as π/6 and π/4. The tutorial demonstrates evaluating trigonometric expressions by plugging in angles and calculating the sine and cosine values. It concludes with a discussion on the signs of trigonometric functions and their differences.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the formula for the sine of the sum of two angles U and V?

cos(U) * sin(V) - sin(U) * cos(V)

sin(U) * sin(V) + cos(U) * cos(V)

cos(U) * cos(V) - sin(U) * sin(V)

sin(U) * cos(V) + cos(U) * sin(V)

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the unit circle, what does the cosine of an angle represent?

The Y coordinate

The X coordinate

The radius

The angle in degrees

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the coordinates for the angle π/6 on the unit circle?

(-sqrt(2)/2, sqrt(2)/2)

(sqrt(2)/2, sqrt(2)/2)

(sqrt(3)/2, 1/2)

(1/2, sqrt(3)/2)

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When applying the sine sum formula, what is the result of sin(3π/4) * cos(π/6)?

sqrt(6)/4

sqrt(3)/2

sqrt(2)/4

1/2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can be factored out from the expression sqrt(6)/4 - sqrt(2)/4?

sqrt(2)

4

sqrt(3)

1/2