Possible Values of Angle in Standard Position

Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The discussion focuses on determining the possible values of the angle θ in standard position, constrained within the domain 0° < θ < 360°, given that cot θ equals a specific value. Participants emphasize the importance of graphing cot θ to visualize the solution. The conversation highlights the necessity of adhering to forum rules, which require users to demonstrate their attempts at solving the problem before seeking assistance.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of trigonometric functions, specifically cotangent.
  • Familiarity with the unit circle and angle measurement in degrees.
  • Basic graphing skills for trigonometric functions.
  • Knowledge of the standard position of angles in trigonometry.
NEXT STEPS
  • Study the properties of cotangent and its graph.
  • Learn how to solve trigonometric equations involving cotangent.
  • Explore the relationship between cotangent and other trigonometric functions.
  • Practice problems involving angles in standard position and their cotangent values.
USEFUL FOR

Students studying trigonometry, educators teaching angle measurement, and anyone needing to solve trigonometric equations involving cotangent.

ohhnana
Messages
25
Reaction score
0

Homework Statement



θ is an angle in standard position with domain 0° <θ< 360° and cot θ = . Find all possible values of θ

Homework Equations



?

The Attempt at a Solution


?
 
Physics news on Phys.org
hi ohhnana! :smile:

do you mean find all possible values of θ in [0°,360°) for a particular value of cotθ ?

start by drawing the graph of cotθ :wink:​
 
ohhnana said:

Homework Statement



θ is an angle in standard position with domain 0° <θ< 360° and cot θ = . Find all possible values of θ

Homework Equations



?

The Attempt at a Solution


?

Excerpt from the forum rules (https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=414380)
Homework Help:
You MUST show that you have attempted to answer your question in order to receive help. You MUST make use of the homework template, which automatically appears when a new topic is created in the homework help forums.
 

Similar threads

Solving Reciprocal Trigonometric Equation cot^2θ+5cosecθ=4
  • · Replies 13 ·
Replies
13
Views
2K
Principal value of an argument
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
Graphing θ=π/4 on a Polar Coordinate System
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
9K
Mastering Double Angle Identities: Solving -2sin3θ+1=0
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10
Views
2K
Finding the exact value of cos(arcsin())
  • · Replies 33 ·
2
Replies
33
Views
5K
Trigonometry: finding an angle, area and length of sector of a circle
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
How do you solve cos(α+θ)=0 for different values of α?
  • · Replies 21 ·
Replies
21
Views
2K
Finding coincident angle between 2 equally spaced sets
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
Solve acos²θ+bsinθ+c=0 for all values 0≤θ≤360°
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11
Views
3K
Trig identities (I think?) for precalc review
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
2K