Math Problem Statement

sin(pi/7)sin(2pi/7)sin(4pi/7)

Solution

To evaluate the expression sin(π7)sin(2π7)sin(4π7)\sin\left(\frac{\pi}{7}\right) \sin\left(\frac{2\pi}{7}\right) \sin\left(\frac{4\pi}{7}\right), we can use some properties of trigonometric functions and symmetry.

Step-by-step approach:

The values π7\frac{\pi}{7}, 2π7\frac{2\pi}{7}, and 4π7\frac{4\pi}{7} are angles that come from dividing the full circle 2π2\pi into 7 parts, and the angles have a specific symmetry. There is a known identity that relates these products of sines for angles like these:

sin(π7)sin(2π7)sin(4π7)=18\sin\left(\frac{\pi}{7}\right) \sin\left(\frac{2\pi}{7}\right) \sin\left(\frac{4\pi}{7}\right) = \frac{1}{8}

This result is derived from advanced techniques in trigonometry, including the use of roots of unity and symmetry in the unit circle.

Final Answer:

sin(π7)sin(2π7)sin(4π7)=18\sin\left(\frac{\pi}{7}\right) \sin\left(\frac{2\pi}{7}\right) \sin\left(\frac{4\pi}{7}\right) = \frac{1}{8}

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Further Questions to Explore:

  1. Can we use similar methods to evaluate products of sines with other angles like π5\frac{\pi}{5} or π3\frac{\pi}{3}?
  2. How do the symmetries of the unit circle help in simplifying trigonometric products?
  3. Can this identity be extended to other similar products like sin(3π7)\sin\left(\frac{3\pi}{7}\right) or sin(5π7)\sin\left(\frac{5\pi}{7}\right)?
  4. What are some advanced trigonometric identities used in solving problems involving roots of unity?
  5. How does the symmetry of regular polygons (like heptagons) relate to these trigonometric identities?

Tip:

For products of sine functions involving angles that divide the circle into equal parts (like πn\frac{\pi}{n} where nn is an integer), there are often known identities or simplifications that can make calculations much easier!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Sine Function
Symmetry
Roots of Unity

Formulas

sin(pi/n) identity for specific angles
Symmetry of sine functions

Theorems

Advanced trigonometric identities
Roots of Unity
Symmetry in the unit circle

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12