Trig identities (I think?) for precalc review

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The discussion revolves around trigonometric identities and calculations, specifically focusing on finding values of sine, cosine, secant, cotangent, and tangent based on given conditions. The original poster expresses difficulty with precalculus concepts and seeks guidance on how to approach these problems.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss specific trigonometric problems, questioning the validity of certain values, such as the sine of an angle exceeding its defined range. There is also a mention of correcting a miscommunication regarding the value of tangent.

Discussion Status

Some participants have provided clarifications and corrections to the original poster's statements, while others are exploring whether to mark the questions as solved or to share their solutions. The conversation reflects a mix of attempts to understand the problems and verify the accuracy of the given values.

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There is a noted confusion regarding the constraints of trigonometric functions, particularly with the sine function exceeding its range. Additionally, the original poster's request for external resources indicates a lack of confidence in their current understanding.

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Homework Statement


My calc class is having me review precalc(which I'm really rusty on...)

21. Find sin θ, sec θ, and cot θ if tan θ = 27
22. Find sin θ, cos θ, and sec θ if cot θ = 4.
23. Find cos 2θ if sin θ = 15
24. Find sin 2θ and cos 2θ if tan θ = √2
25. Find cos θ and tan θ if sin θ = 0.4 and π/2 ≤ θ < π.
26. Find cos θ and sin θ if tan θ = 4 and π ≤ θ < 3π/2.

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The Attempt at a Solution


I'm not going to ask you to do these for me, but since it's been several years since I've done any of this stuff(that i really do hate!) please refer me to videos / tutorials on how to work with them. My textbook only goes through one problem and that's it. The explanations are not the greatest as well.

Thanks a lot. I apologize for not giving an attempt but all my attempts are so horribly off it's not even worth showing.
 
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Arnoldjavs3 said:

Homework Statement


My calc class is having me review precalc(which I'm really rusty on...)

21. Find sin θ, sec θ, and cot θ if tan θ = 27
22. Find sin θ, cos θ, and sec θ if cot θ = 4.
23. Find cos 2θ if sin θ = 15
24. Find sin 2θ and cos 2θ if tan θ = √2
25. Find cos θ and tan θ if sin θ = 0.4 and π/2 ≤ θ < π.
26. Find cos θ and sin θ if tan θ = 4 and π ≤ θ < 3π/2.

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution


I'm not going to ask you to do these for me, but since it's been several years since I've done any of this stuff(that i really do hate!) please refer me to videos / tutorials on how to work with them. My textbook only goes through one problem and that's it. The explanations are not the greatest as well.

Thanks a lot. I apologize for not giving an attempt but all my attempts are so horribly off it's not even worth showing.

Do show your attempts.
 
Arnoldjavs3 said:
23. Find cos 2θ if sin θ = 15
This one makes no sense. ##-1 \le \sin \theta \le 1##.
 
It was meant to be sinx = 1/5. I've solved all the original question, they were a bit easier than I had imagined.

Should I still post the solutions or can I mark this question as solved and move on?
 
Arnoldjavs3 said:
It was meant to be sinx = 1/5. I've solved all the original question, they were a bit easier than I had imagined.

Should I still post the solutions or can I mark this question as solved and move on?
Probably either is fine. See what others say.

Was #21 supposed to have 2/7 rather than 27?
 
Yeah, it was 2/7. Not sure why they turned the way they did when I had copy pasted them
 

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