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 θ\theta:

  1. sin(θ)=0.3813\sin(\theta) = -0.3813
  2. tan(θ)>0\tan(\theta) > 0
  3. 0θ<2π0 \leq \theta < 2\pi

Step 1: Identify the possible quadrants

  • Since sin(θ)\sin(\theta) is negative, θ\theta must be in either the third or fourth quadrant.
  • Given tan(θ)>0\tan(\theta) > 0, the tangent is positive in the third quadrant (since both sine and cosine are negative in this quadrant).

Thus, θ\theta must be in the third quadrant.

Step 2: Find the reference angle

We will first find the reference angle θref\theta_{\text{ref}}, which is the angle formed with the x-axis. The reference angle is the angle whose sine is the absolute value of sin(θ)\sin(\theta).

θref=arcsin(0.3813)\theta_{\text{ref}} = \arcsin(0.3813)

Let's calculate that.

θrefarcsin(0.3813)0.392radians\theta_{\text{ref}} \approx \arcsin(0.3813) \approx 0.392 \, \text{radians}

Step 3: Calculate θ\theta in the third quadrant

In the third quadrant, the angle θ\theta is given by:

θ=π+θref\theta = \pi + \theta_{\text{ref}}

θπ+0.392=3.534radians\theta \approx \pi + 0.392 = 3.534 \, \text{radians}

Thus, the solution is:

θ3.534radians\theta \approx 3.534 \, \text{radians}

Final Answer:

θ3.534radians\theta \approx 3.534 \, \text{radians}

Would you like further details, or do you have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do we determine the reference angle in general?
  2. In which quadrants are the sine and cosine both negative?
  3. How can we find the tangent given sine and cosine?
  4. How does the unit circle help in determining angles?
  5. 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