Math Problem Statement

Given the following information evaluate the other five functions.

cosecant theta equals negative five thirdscscθ=−53

and StartFraction 3 pi Over 2 EndFraction less than theta less than 2 pi3π2<θ<2π

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Part 1

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Solution

Given the information csc(θ)=53\csc(\theta) = -\frac{5}{3} and 3π2<θ<2π\frac{3\pi}{2} < \theta < 2\pi, let's evaluate the other trigonometric functions:

Step 1: Determine the Quadrant

The interval 3π2<θ<2π\frac{3\pi}{2} < \theta < 2\pi places θ\theta in the fourth quadrant.

  • In the fourth quadrant:
    • sin(θ)\sin(\theta) is negative.
    • cos(θ)\cos(\theta) is positive.
    • tan(θ)\tan(\theta) is negative.

Step 2: Evaluate sin(θ)\sin(\theta)

Since csc(θ)=1sin(θ)\csc(\theta) = \frac{1}{\sin(\theta)}, we have: sin(θ)=1csc(θ)=153=35\sin(\theta) = \frac{1}{\csc(\theta)} = \frac{1}{-\frac{5}{3}} = -\frac{3}{5}

Step 3: Evaluate cos(θ)\cos(\theta)

Use the Pythagorean identity sin2(θ)+cos2(θ)=1\sin^2(\theta) + \cos^2(\theta) = 1: sin2(θ)=(35)2=925\sin^2(\theta) = \left(-\frac{3}{5}\right)^2 = \frac{9}{25} cos2(θ)=1925=1625\cos^2(\theta) = 1 - \frac{9}{25} = \frac{16}{25} cos(θ)=1625=45\cos(\theta) = \sqrt{\frac{16}{25}} = \frac{4}{5} Since θ\theta is in the fourth quadrant, cos(θ)\cos(\theta) is positive: cos(θ)=45\cos(\theta) = \frac{4}{5}

Step 4: Evaluate tan(θ)\tan(\theta)

tan(θ)=sin(θ)cos(θ)=3545=34\tan(\theta) = \frac{\sin(\theta)}{\cos(\theta)} = \frac{-\frac{3}{5}}{\frac{4}{5}} = -\frac{3}{4}

Step 5: Evaluate cot(θ)\cot(\theta)

cot(θ)=1tan(θ)=43\cot(\theta) = \frac{1}{\tan(\theta)} = -\frac{4}{3}

Step 6: Reevaluate csc(θ)\csc(\theta) (Verification)

We already know: csc(θ)=53\csc(\theta) = -\frac{5}{3}

Summary of the Trigonometric Functions

sin(θ)=35\sin(\theta) = -\frac{3}{5} cos(θ)=45\cos(\theta) = \frac{4}{5} tan(θ)=34\tan(\theta) = -\frac{3}{4} cot(θ)=43\cot(\theta) = -\frac{4}{3} csc(θ)=53\csc(\theta) = -\frac{5}{3}

Would you like to delve into any specific detail or have further questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do the signs of trigonometric functions change in different quadrants?
  2. What is the significance of the Pythagorean identity in trigonometry?
  3. How can you verify the values of trigonometric functions in different quadrants?
  4. What are the reciprocal identities in trigonometry?
  5. How does the unit circle help in understanding trigonometric functions?

Tip: Always pay attention to the quadrant when determining the sign of trigonometric functions!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Quadrants
Trigonometric Functions

Formulas

csc(θ) = 1/sin(θ)
sin^2(θ) + cos^2(θ) = 1
tan(θ) = sin(θ)/cos(θ)
cot(θ) = 1/tan(θ)

Theorems

Pythagorean Identity
Reciprocal Identities

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12