Math Problem Statement
Use the (x,y) coordinates in the figure to find the value of the trigonometric function at the indicated real number, t, or state that the expression is undefined. Find cos(π/6).
Solution
To solve using the unit circle provided in the image:
- The unit circle represents the cosine and sine values for standard angles, with the x-coordinate corresponding to the cosine of the angle and the y-coordinate to the sine of the angle.
- radians is one of the key angles, and it corresponds to 30 degrees.
- On the unit circle, the coordinates for are .
- Since cosine corresponds to the x-coordinate, we have:
Thus, .
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Tip: On the unit circle, the cosine values mirror symmetrically across the y-axis, and sine values mirror across the x-axis!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Trigonometry
Unit Circle
Radians
Formulas
cos(θ) = x-coordinate on unit circle
Theorems
Unit Circle Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12