Math Problem Statement
Find the sine and cosine of the angle. If the angle is not one of the angles on the unit circle, use a calculator and round to three decimal places. sin(225°) = cos(225°) =
Solution
To find the sine and cosine of :
Step 1: Determine the quadrant of the angle
- The angle lies in the third quadrant because it is between and .
Step 2: Reference angle
- The reference angle is .
- In the third quadrant, sine and cosine are both negative.
Step 3: Evaluate the sine and cosine
- , but since it's in the third quadrant, .
- , but since it's in the third quadrant, .
Final answers:
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Here are 5 related questions:
- What are the sine and cosine of ?
- How do you find the tangent of an angle using sine and cosine?
- What are the exact values of sine and cosine for angles in the unit circle?
- How do you convert an angle from degrees to radians?
- Why are sine and cosine negative in certain quadrants?
Tip: Always remember that sine and cosine are based on the x- and y-coordinates of points on the unit circle. This helps with understanding their signs in different quadrants!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Trigonometry
Unit Circle
Quadrants
Formulas
sin(θ)
cos(θ)
Reference angle formula
Theorems
Signs of trigonometric functions in quadrants
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12