Math Problem Statement

Use the fact that the trigonometric functions are periodic to calculate \(\cot(570^\circ)\).

Solution

To solve cot(570)\cot(570^\circ), we need to simplify the angle using the periodicity of trigonometric functions.

Step 1: Reduce the angle

The cotangent function, like sine and cosine, has a periodicity of 360360^\circ. So, we can reduce the angle by subtracting 360360^\circ as many times as needed until the angle is within the standard range of 00^\circ to 360360^\circ.

570360=210570^\circ - 360^\circ = 210^\circ

Thus, cot(570)=cot(210)\cot(570^\circ) = \cot(210^\circ).

Step 2: Find cot(210)\cot(210^\circ)

The angle 210210^\circ is in the third quadrant, where the cotangent is positive. To find its value, we use the reference angle. The reference angle for 210210^\circ is: 210180=30210^\circ - 180^\circ = 30^\circ Now, cot(210)\cot(210^\circ) has the same value as cot(30)\cot(30^\circ), but it is positive in the third quadrant. The value of cot(30)\cot(30^\circ) is:

cot(30)=33\cot(30^\circ) = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{3}

Conclusion:

cot(570)=33\cot(570^\circ) = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{3}

Let me know if you need more details or have any further questions! Here are five related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. What is the periodicity of other trigonometric functions like sine, cosine, and tangent?
  2. How do we determine reference angles in each quadrant?
  3. Why is cot(210)\cot(210^\circ) positive in the third quadrant?
  4. Can you find cot(750)\cot(750^\circ) using a similar method?
  5. What are the values of the other trigonometric functions at 3030^\circ?

Tip: Always reduce angles by using the periodicity of the trigonometric function before attempting to evaluate them.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Periodicity of Trigonometric Functions
Cotangent

Formulas

\( \cot(\theta) = \frac{1}{\tan(\theta)} \)
Periodicity of cotangent: \( \cot(\theta) = \cot(\theta + 360^\circ) \)

Theorems

Periodicity of trigonometric functions
Reference angles

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12