Math Problem Statement

Find t for the following terminal points: (a) P(0,1), (b) P(-√2/2, √2/2), (c) P(-1,0), (d) P(-√2/2, -√2/2), (e) P(0,-1), (f) P(√2/2, -√2/2).

Solution

The image asks to find the values of tt corresponding to given terminal points on the unit circle. The terminal points are expressed as pairs P(x,y)P(x, y), and the parameter tt represents the angle in radians from the positive xx-axis to the line segment connecting the origin to the point P(x,y)P(x, y).

Let's analyze and solve for tt for each terminal point.

(a) P(0,1)P(0, 1)

This point lies directly on the positive yy-axis, which corresponds to an angle of: t=π2t = \frac{\pi}{2}

(b) P(22,22)P\left(-\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}, \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\right)

This point is in the second quadrant, and it represents a standard angle of 3π4\frac{3\pi}{4}.

(c) P(1,0)P(-1, 0)

This point lies on the negative xx-axis, corresponding to: t=πt = \pi

(d) P(22,22)P\left(-\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}, -\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\right)

This point is in the third quadrant, corresponding to: t=5π4t = \frac{5\pi}{4}

(e) P(0,1)P(0, -1)

This point lies on the negative yy-axis, corresponding to: t=3π2t = \frac{3\pi}{2}

(f) P(22,22)P\left(\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}, -\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\right)

This point is in the fourth quadrant, corresponding to: t=7π4t = \frac{7\pi}{4}

Summary of tt-values:

  • (a) t=π2t = \frac{\pi}{2}
  • (b) t=3π4t = \frac{3\pi}{4}
  • (c) t=πt = \pi
  • (d) t=5π4t = \frac{5\pi}{4}
  • (e) t=3π2t = \frac{3\pi}{2}
  • (f) t=7π4t = \frac{7\pi}{4}

Would you like more details on how to find these values or have any further questions?

Here are 5 related questions to think about:

  1. What is the general form for the parametric equation of the unit circle?
  2. How do you determine the quadrant based on the coordinates (x,y)(x, y)?
  3. What is the relationship between angles in radians and degrees?
  4. Why are the angles in the unit circle symmetric across the origin?
  5. How can you calculate the coordinates for any given angle tt?

Tip: When working with the unit circle, memorize key points like π4\frac{\pi}{4}, π2\frac{\pi}{2}, and π\pi, as these correspond to commonly used angles with simple coordinates!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Unit Circle
Trigonometry
Radians
Angles

Formulas

Angle in radians t for a point (x, y) on the unit circle: x = cos(t), y = sin(t)

Theorems

Unit Circle Theorem
Pythagorean Identity

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12