Math Problem Statement

A point on the terminal side of an angle θ in standard position is (-4, -6). Find the exact value of each of the six trigonometric functions of θ. One part of the problem asks for the value of sin(θ).

Solution

The question involves finding the six trigonometric functions for an angle θ\theta, where the point on the terminal side of the angle is (4,6)(-4, -6).

Step 1: Find the radius rr

The radius rr is the distance from the origin to the point (4,6)(-4, -6), calculated using the Pythagorean theorem:

r=(4)2+(6)2=16+36=52=213r = \sqrt{(-4)^2 + (-6)^2} = \sqrt{16 + 36} = \sqrt{52} = 2\sqrt{13}

Step 2: Calculate the six trigonometric functions

The trigonometric functions are defined as follows:

  • Sine: sinθ=yr\sin \theta = \frac{y}{r} sinθ=6213=6213=313=31313\sin \theta = \frac{-6}{2\sqrt{13}} = \frac{-6}{2\sqrt{13}} = \frac{-3}{\sqrt{13}} = \frac{-3\sqrt{13}}{13}

  • Cosine: cosθ=xr\cos \theta = \frac{x}{r} cosθ=4213=213=21313\cos \theta = \frac{-4}{2\sqrt{13}} = \frac{-2}{\sqrt{13}} = \frac{-2\sqrt{13}}{13}

  • Tangent: tanθ=yx\tan \theta = \frac{y}{x} tanθ=64=32\tan \theta = \frac{-6}{-4} = \frac{3}{2}

  • Cosecant: cscθ=ry\csc \theta = \frac{r}{y} cscθ=2136=133\csc \theta = \frac{2\sqrt{13}}{-6} = \frac{\sqrt{13}}{-3}

  • Secant: secθ=rx\sec \theta = \frac{r}{x} secθ=2134=132\sec \theta = \frac{2\sqrt{13}}{-4} = \frac{\sqrt{13}}{-2}

  • Cotangent: cotθ=xy\cot \theta = \frac{x}{y} cotθ=46=23\cot \theta = \frac{-4}{-6} = \frac{2}{3}

Final Answer:

  • sinθ=31313\sin \theta = \frac{-3\sqrt{13}}{13}
  • cosθ=21313\cos \theta = \frac{-2\sqrt{13}}{13}
  • tanθ=32\tan \theta = \frac{3}{2}
  • cscθ=133\csc \theta = \frac{\sqrt{13}}{-3}
  • secθ=132\sec \theta = \frac{\sqrt{13}}{-2}
  • cotθ=23\cot \theta = \frac{2}{3}

In the options shown, it looks like the question asks for the value of sinθ\sin \theta. Based on this, the answer to that part is 31313\frac{-3\sqrt{13}}{13}. However, your choice was marked as "The function is not defined," which does not apply here as sinθ\sin \theta is clearly defined.

Would you like further details or clarification?

Here are 5 related questions you might explore:

  1. How do the signs of trigonometric functions change based on the quadrant of the point?
  2. What are the exact values of the trigonometric functions for special angles like 4545^\circ or 6060^\circ?
  3. How does the unit circle relate to the trigonometric functions?
  4. What is the process to convert between radians and degrees for angle measures?
  5. How can you apply the Pythagorean identity to verify trigonometric functions?

Tip:

Remember, the signs of the trigonometric functions depend on the quadrant in which the terminal side of the angle lies. For (4,6)(-4, -6), it lies in the third quadrant, where both sine and cosine are negative, but tangent is positive.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Coordinate Geometry
Trigonometric Functions

Formulas

sin(θ) = y / r
cos(θ) = x / r
tan(θ) = y / x
Pythagorean theorem for radius: r = √(x² + y²)

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem
Trigonometric Function Definitions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12