Math Problem Statement

Find all values of θ, if θ is in the interval [0°, 360°] and has the given function value. csc θ = (2√3)/3

Solution

To solve for θ\theta in the given interval [0,360][0^\circ, 360^\circ] based on the equation:

cscθ=233\csc \theta = \frac{2 \sqrt{3}}{3}

We first recognize that cscθ=1sinθ\csc \theta = \frac{1}{\sin \theta}, so:

1sinθ=233\frac{1}{\sin \theta} = \frac{2 \sqrt{3}}{3}

Now, solve for sinθ\sin \theta:

sinθ=323\sin \theta = \frac{3}{2 \sqrt{3}}

Simplifying sinθ\sin \theta:

sinθ=32\sin \theta = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}

Now, we need to find all values of θ\theta such that sinθ=32\sin \theta = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} in the interval [0,360][0^\circ, 360^\circ].

The general angles where sinθ=32\sin \theta = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} are:

θ=60(in the first quadrant)\theta = 60^\circ \quad \text{(in the first quadrant)} and θ=18060=120(in the second quadrant).\theta = 180^\circ - 60^\circ = 120^\circ \quad \text{(in the second quadrant)}.

Thus, the solutions for θ\theta are:

θ=60andθ=120.\theta = 60^\circ \quad \text{and} \quad \theta = 120^\circ.

Let me know if you want any further details or have questions! Here are five related questions:

  1. What is the value of sin(60)\sin(60^\circ) and why does it equal 32\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}?
  2. How do the reciprocal trigonometric functions like csc\csc relate to sin\sin?
  3. Can we find other values of θ\theta if the interval changes to [0,720][0^\circ, 720^\circ]?
  4. What happens to the angle solutions if we work in radians instead of degrees?
  5. How can the Pythagorean identity help verify the solutions for sinθ=32\sin \theta = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}?

Tip: Memorizing the values of trigonometric functions for common angles like 3030^\circ, 4545^\circ, and 6060^\circ is useful for solving many trigonometric equations efficiently.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Inverse Trigonometric Functions

Formulas

csc(θ) = 1/sin(θ)
sin(θ) = √3/2

Theorems

Basic Trigonometric Identities
Reciprocal Identity of Trigonometric Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12