Math Problem Statement

You are told that sinθ=1419√ . a) If θ is in the first quadrant, then the exact value of cosθ is

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b) If θ is in the second quadrant, then the exact value of cosθ is

. Note: In this question we require you input your answer without decimals and without entering the words sin, cos or tan. For example, if your answer is 5√17√ , then enter sqrt(5)/sqrt(17)

Solution

To solve the problem, we start by using the given information and trigonometric identities.

Part (a)

Given: sin(θ)=1419\sin(\theta) = \frac{\sqrt{14}}{19}

Since θ\theta is in the first quadrant, both sine and cosine are positive. The relationship between sin(θ)\sin(\theta) and cos(θ)\cos(\theta) is given by the Pythagorean identity: sin2(θ)+cos2(θ)=1\sin^2(\theta) + \cos^2(\theta) = 1

Substituting the value of sin(θ)\sin(\theta): (1419)2+cos2(θ)=1\left(\frac{\sqrt{14}}{19}\right)^2 + \cos^2(\theta) = 1

Simplify the square of sin(θ)\sin(\theta): 14361+cos2(θ)=1\frac{14}{361} + \cos^2(\theta) = 1

Subtract 14361\frac{14}{361} from both sides: cos2(θ)=114361=36136114361=347361\cos^2(\theta) = 1 - \frac{14}{361} = \frac{361}{361} - \frac{14}{361} = \frac{347}{361}

Taking the square root of both sides: cos(θ)=34719\cos(\theta) = \frac{\sqrt{347}}{19}

Since θ\theta is in the first quadrant, cos(θ)\cos(\theta) is positive, so: cos(θ)=34719\cos(\theta) = \frac{\sqrt{347}}{19}

Part (b)

In the second quadrant, the sine of θ\theta remains the same, but the cosine is negative. Thus, the exact value of cos(θ)\cos(\theta) in the second quadrant is: cos(θ)=34719\cos(\theta) = -\frac{\sqrt{347}}{19}

Final Answers:

  • (a) cos(θ)=34719\cos(\theta) = \frac{\sqrt{347}}{19}
  • (b) cos(θ)=34719\cos(\theta) = -\frac{\sqrt{347}}{19}

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Here are five related questions:

  1. How would you find tan(θ)\tan(\theta) in both the first and second quadrants?
  2. What are the values of cos(θ)\cos(\theta) and sin(θ)\sin(\theta) if θ\theta is in the third quadrant?
  3. How does the Pythagorean identity change for angles in the third or fourth quadrants?
  4. What is the significance of the sign of trigonometric functions in different quadrants?
  5. How do you determine the exact value of sin(2θ)\sin(2\theta) given sin(θ)\sin(\theta)?

Tip: Remember, the Pythagorean identity sin2(θ)+cos2(θ)=1\sin^2(\theta) + \cos^2(\theta) = 1 is a powerful tool in trigonometry, especially for finding one trigonometric function given another.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry

Formulas

Pythagorean identity

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12