Math Problem Statement
Find theta given that sin(theta)=-.3813, tan(theta)>0, and 0<=theta<2pi. Round your answers to three decimal places.
Solution
We are given the following information to find :
Step 1: Identify the possible quadrants
- Since is negative, must be in either the third or fourth quadrant.
- Given , the tangent is positive in the third quadrant (since both sine and cosine are negative in this quadrant).
Thus, must be in the third quadrant.
Step 2: Find the reference angle
We will first find the reference angle , which is the angle formed with the x-axis. The reference angle is the angle whose sine is the absolute value of .
Let's calculate that.
Step 3: Calculate in the third quadrant
In the third quadrant, the angle is given by:
Thus, the solution is:
Final Answer:
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Here are 5 related questions:
- How do we determine the reference angle in general?
- In which quadrants are the sine and cosine both negative?
- How can we find the tangent given sine and cosine?
- How does the unit circle help in determining angles?
- What are the key properties of the trigonometric functions in each quadrant?
Tip: Always verify the quadrant and sign of trigonometric functions when solving for an angle.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Trigonometry
Unit Circle
Reference Angle
Quadrants
Formulas
sin(θ) = opposite/hypotenuse
tan(θ) = sin(θ)/cos(θ)
θ = π + θ_ref in the third quadrant
θ_ref = arcsin(|sin(θ)|)
Theorems
Sine and Tangent Properties in Different Quadrants
Reference Angle Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12