Math Problem Statement

Rewrite the expression cot(π/2 - θ) csc(θ) as one of the six trigonometric functions of acute angle θ.

Solution

The given expression is:

cot(π2θ)csc(θ)\cot\left(\frac{\pi}{2} - \theta\right) \cdot \csc(\theta)

Using the co-function identity for cotangent:

cot(π2θ)=tan(θ)\cot\left(\frac{\pi}{2} - \theta\right) = \tan(\theta)

This simplifies the expression to:

tan(θ)csc(θ)\tan(\theta) \cdot \csc(\theta)

Now, we know that tan(θ)=sin(θ)cos(θ)\tan(\theta) = \frac{\sin(\theta)}{\cos(\theta)} and csc(θ)=1sin(θ)\csc(\theta) = \frac{1}{\sin(\theta)}. Substituting these into the expression gives:

sin(θ)cos(θ)1sin(θ)=1cos(θ)\frac{\sin(\theta)}{\cos(\theta)} \cdot \frac{1}{\sin(\theta)} = \frac{1}{\cos(\theta)}

Thus, the expression simplifies to:

sec(θ)\sec(\theta)

So the final answer is:

sec(θ)\sec(\theta)

Do you want more details or have any questions? Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What is the co-function identity for sin(π2θ)\sin\left(\frac{\pi}{2} - \theta\right)?
  2. How does the identity for tan(θ)\tan(\theta) relate to cot(θ)\cot(\theta)?
  3. What is the difference between secant and cosine in terms of their definitions?
  4. How would the expression change if it were cot(θ)csc(π2θ)\cot(\theta) \cdot \csc\left(\frac{\pi}{2} - \theta\right)?
  5. Can you derive the identity for sec(θ)\sec(\theta) using right triangles?

Tip: Understanding co-function identities (like sin(π2θ)=cos(θ)\sin\left(\frac{\pi}{2} - \theta\right) = \cos(\theta)) helps in simplifying many trigonometric expressions!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Co-function identities

Formulas

cot(π/2 - θ) = tan(θ)
tan(θ) = sin(θ) / cos(θ)
csc(θ) = 1 / sin(θ)

Theorems

Co-function identity
Simplifying trigonometric expressions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12