Math Problem Statement

Given cos(θ) = 9/10, find sin(θ) using the Pythagorean Identity.

Solution

The image provides a problem related to the Pythagorean Identity in trigonometry, which states:

(sinx)2+(cosx)2=1(\sin x)^2 + (\cos x)^2 = 1

Given that cosθ=910\cos \theta = \frac{9}{10}, we are asked to find sinθ\sin \theta.

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Start with the Pythagorean Identity: sin2θ+cos2θ=1\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta = 1

  2. Substitute the given value for cosθ\cos \theta: sin2θ+(910)2=1\sin^2 \theta + \left(\frac{9}{10}\right)^2 = 1 sin2θ+81100=1\sin^2 \theta + \frac{81}{100} = 1

  3. Solve for sin2θ\sin^2 \theta: sin2θ=181100\sin^2 \theta = 1 - \frac{81}{100} sin2θ=10010081100\sin^2 \theta = \frac{100}{100} - \frac{81}{100} sin2θ=19100\sin^2 \theta = \frac{19}{100}

  4. Now, take the square root of both sides to find sinθ\sin \theta: sinθ=19100=1910\sin \theta = \sqrt{\frac{19}{100}} = \frac{\sqrt{19}}{10}

Thus, the simplified value of sinθ\sin \theta is:

sinθ=1910\sin \theta = \frac{\sqrt{19}}{10}

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 questions related to this concept:

  1. How do we handle negative values of sinθ\sin \theta based on the quadrant?
  2. Can you derive the Pythagorean Identity from the unit circle?
  3. What happens to the Pythagorean Identity if cosθ=0\cos \theta = 0?
  4. How would the solution change if cosθ\cos \theta were negative?
  5. Can the Pythagorean Identity be extended to non-right triangles?

Tip:

In trigonometric identities, the signs of sinθ\sin \theta and cosθ\cos \theta depend on the quadrant in which the angle θ\theta lies.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Pythagorean Identity
Square Roots

Formulas

sin²(θ) + cos²(θ) = 1

Theorems

Pythagorean Identity

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12