The discussion centers on determining angles and the six trigonometric functions in relation to the unit circle. The user expresses confusion about starting the problem, despite knowing the definitions of sine, cosine, tangent, and their reciprocals: cosecant, secant, and cotangent. It is established that when working with the unit circle, the radius (r) is equal to 1, which simplifies the calculations for the trigonometric functions based on the coordinates (x, y).
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Yes, and you are given x and y for each. Since this is on the unit circle, r= 1.toyotadude said:Homework Statement
The Attempt at a Solution
No attempt, don't even know where to start. I get a point... I can draw a triangle out of it. I can figure out the X and the Y.
I know the 6 equations... Sin, Cos, Tan, and the opposites Cosecant, Secant, and Cotangent...
I know sin = y/r, cos = x/r, tan = y/x, and flipped for the opposites of them.
And now I'm lost... :'(