Math Problem Statement

Suppose that the terminal point determined by t is the point (3/5, 4/5) on the unit circle. Find the terminal point determined by the following: (a) pi - t, (b) -t.

Solution

We are given that the terminal point determined by tt on the unit circle is (35,45)\left( \frac{3}{5}, \frac{4}{5} \right). We are asked to find the terminal points for the following values of tt:

Part (a) πt\pi - t

On the unit circle, subtracting tt from π\pi reflects the point across the y-axis. This means the x-coordinate changes sign, while the y-coordinate remains the same.

So the terminal point for πt\pi - t is: (35,45)\left( -\frac{3}{5}, \frac{4}{5} \right)

Part (b) t-t

On the unit circle, changing tt to t-t reflects the point across the x-axis. This means the y-coordinate changes sign, while the x-coordinate remains the same.

So the terminal point for t-t is: (35,45)\left( \frac{3}{5}, -\frac{4}{5} \right)

Summary of Terminal Points

  • πt\pi - t gives (35,45)\left( -\frac{3}{5}, \frac{4}{5} \right)
  • t-t gives (35,45)\left( \frac{3}{5}, -\frac{4}{5} \right)

Would you like any further clarifications or additional details?

Here are some related questions you might consider:

  1. What happens to the coordinates when reflecting across the origin (i.e., for π+t\pi + t)?
  2. How can we generalize the effect of adding or subtracting angles from tt in different quadrants of the unit circle?
  3. What are the coordinates of the terminal point when t=π2t = \frac{\pi}{2} or t=2πt = 2\pi?
  4. Can you describe the relationship between sine and cosine when shifting angles by π\pi or by multiples of π2\frac{\pi}{2}?
  5. How does the Pythagorean identity sin2(t)+cos2(t)=1\sin^2(t) + \cos^2(t) = 1 relate to terminal points on the unit circle?

Tip: On the unit circle, transformations involving π\pi (like πt\pi - t or t+πt + \pi) always correspond to flipping signs of coordinates (reflections) depending on the specific axis.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Unit Circle
Trigonometry
Angle Reflection

Formulas

Reflection across x-axis: (x, y) -> (x, -y)
Reflection across y-axis: (x, y) -> (-x, y)

Theorems

Terminal points on the unit circle
Trigonometric symmetry and reflection

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12