Solve a trig equation: All solutions

Solve a trig equation: All solutions

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains how to use inverse operations to isolate trigonometric functions, specifically focusing on cosine. It covers the unit circle and reference angles, and how to find solutions for angles within specific intervals. The tutorial also discusses general solutions and how to simplify them for multiple-choice questions. Finally, it addresses student questions and explores creative solutions for different intervals.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in isolating a trigonometric function using inverse operations?

Divide by 4

Multiply by 4

Add 3

Subtract 3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which angle on the unit circle corresponds to a reference angle of π/6?

π/3

π/4

π/6

π/2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the interval from 0 to π, which angles are solutions for cosine of Theta equals plus or minus sqrt(3)/2?

π/6 and 5π/6

π/2 and π

π/3 and 2π/3

π/4 and 3π/4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the complete set of solutions for cosine of Theta equals plus or minus sqrt(3)/2 on the unit circle?

π/2, π, 3π/2, 2π

π/4, 3π/4, 5π/4, 7π/4

π/3, 2π/3, 4π/3, 5π/3

π/6, 5π/6, 7π/6, 11π/6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you express all solutions for cosine of Theta equals plus or minus sqrt(3)/2?

Theta = π/6 + 2πN

Theta = π/3 + πN

Theta = π/4 + 2πN

Theta = π/6 + πN

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the angle measure added to π/6 to find all solutions?

3π/2

π

π/2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which angles are equidistant from each other in the context of finding all solutions?

π/3 and 5π/3

5π/6 and 11π/6

π/4 and 7π/4

π/6 and 7π/6