Math Problem Statement

Find the exact value of the following expression.

Find the exact value of the following expression.

Solution

The expression you provided is cos(180)\cos(180^\circ).

To find the exact value of cos(180)\cos(180^\circ), we can refer to the unit circle. On the unit circle:

  • 180180^\circ corresponds to the point (-1, 0).
  • The cosine of an angle is the x-coordinate of the corresponding point on the unit circle.

Thus, cos(180)=1\cos(180^\circ) = -1.

The exact value of cos(180)\cos(180^\circ) is 1-1.

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  1. What is the value of cos(90)\cos(90^\circ)?
  2. How do you calculate the sine of 180180^\circ?
  3. What is the tangent of 180180^\circ?
  4. Can you explain the unit circle and how it relates to trigonometric functions?
  5. How do you calculate angles in radians instead of degrees?

Tip: The unit circle is a powerful tool to quickly find the values of sine, cosine, and tangent for key angles. It helps to visualize the trigonometric relationships.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Unit Circle

Formulas

cos(θ) = x-coordinate of the point on the unit circle

Theorems

Unit Circle Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12