Math Problem Statement

Use the definition or identities to find the exact value of each of the remaining five trigonometric functions of the acute angle theta. secant theta equals 7 Question content area bottom Part 1 sine theta equals

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Solution

To find the remaining trigonometric functions for θ\theta, given that sec(θ)=7\sec(\theta) = 7, we can start by using the definition of the secant function and then use the Pythagorean identity to find sin(θ)\sin(\theta).

  1. Start with the given information: sec(θ)=7\sec(\theta) = 7 Since sec(θ)=1cos(θ)\sec(\theta) = \frac{1}{\cos(\theta)}, we have: cos(θ)=1sec(θ)=17\cos(\theta) = \frac{1}{\sec(\theta)} = \frac{1}{7}

  2. Use the Pythagorean identity to find sin(θ)\sin(\theta): The Pythagorean identity states: sin2(θ)+cos2(θ)=1\sin^2(\theta) + \cos^2(\theta) = 1 Substitute cos(θ)=17\cos(\theta) = \frac{1}{7}: sin2(θ)+(17)2=1\sin^2(\theta) + \left(\frac{1}{7}\right)^2 = 1 sin2(θ)+149=1\sin^2(\theta) + \frac{1}{49} = 1 Subtract 149\frac{1}{49} from both sides: sin2(θ)=1149=49149=4849\sin^2(\theta) = 1 - \frac{1}{49} = \frac{49 - 1}{49} = \frac{48}{49} Now, take the square root of both sides (since θ\theta is acute, sin(θ)\sin(\theta) is positive): sin(θ)=4849=487=437\sin(\theta) = \sqrt{\frac{48}{49}} = \frac{\sqrt{48}}{7} = \frac{4\sqrt{3}}{7}

Thus, the exact value of sin(θ)\sin(\theta) is: sin(θ)=437\sin(\theta) = \frac{4\sqrt{3}}{7}

Would you like me to find the other trigonometric functions? Let me know if you have questions.

Here are 5 related questions to expand understanding:

  1. How do we find the value of tan(θ)\tan(\theta) using sin(θ)\sin(\theta) and cos(θ)\cos(\theta)?
  2. How can we find cot(θ)\cot(\theta) given tan(θ)\tan(\theta)?
  3. What is the geometric interpretation of secant, and how does it relate to cosine?
  4. How does knowing one trigonometric function help in finding all the others?
  5. Why is sin(θ)\sin(\theta) positive if θ\theta is an acute angle?

Tip: Remember that each trigonometric function is interconnected; once you know one or two values, you can often use identities to find the rest!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Trigonometric Identities
Right Triangle Ratios

Formulas

sec(θ) = 1 / cos(θ)
sin²(θ) + cos²(θ) = 1 (Pythagorean Identity)
sin(θ) = opposite / hypotenuse
cos(θ) = adjacent / hypotenuse
tan(θ) = sin(θ) / cos(θ)

Theorems

Pythagorean Identity

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12