Math Problem Statement

Find the following trigonometric values. Express your answers exactly. [\cos(315^\circ)=] [\sin(315^\circ)=]

Solution

Let's determine the trigonometric values for the given angles.

1. cos(315)\cos(315^\circ)

First, note that 315315^\circ is in the fourth quadrant, where cosine is positive and sine is negative.

To simplify, we find the reference angle. The reference angle is calculated as:

360315=45360^\circ - 315^\circ = 45^\circ

Since cos(315)\cos(315^\circ) corresponds to cos(45)\cos(45^\circ) in the fourth quadrant:

cos(315)=cos(45)=22\cos(315^\circ) = \cos(45^\circ) = \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}

2. sin(315)\sin(315^\circ)

Again, using the reference angle of 4545^\circ and knowing sine is negative in the fourth quadrant:

sin(315)=sin(45)=22\sin(315^\circ) = -\sin(45^\circ) = -\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}

Final Answers

cos(315)=22\cos(315^\circ) = \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}

sin(315)=22\sin(315^\circ) = -\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What is the reference angle for 210210^\circ?
  2. What is cos(120)\cos(120^\circ) expressed exactly?
  3. How do you determine the quadrant of an angle?
  4. What is the exact value of tan(315)\tan(315^\circ)?
  5. How do reference angles work in trigonometry?

Tip: Remember that trigonometric functions change signs depending on the quadrant of the angle.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry

Formulas

Trigonometric functions for angles in different quadrants

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12