Math Problem Statement

\theta =(7\pi )/(6)

Solution

The given angle is:

θ=7π6\theta = \frac{7\pi}{6}

This is an angle in radians. To understand this better, let's convert this into degrees and analyze it in the context of the unit circle.

  1. Converting to degrees: θ=7π6×180π=7×1806=210\theta = \frac{7\pi}{6} \times \frac{180^\circ}{\pi} = \frac{7 \times 180^\circ}{6} = 210^\circ Thus, θ=210\theta = 210^\circ.

  2. Position on the Unit Circle: An angle of 210210^\circ lies in the third quadrant of the unit circle.

  3. Reference Angle: The reference angle for 210210^\circ is: Reference Angle=210180=30\text{Reference Angle} = 210^\circ - 180^\circ = 30^\circ This implies that θ\theta is 3030^\circ past 180180^\circ, in the third quadrant.

  4. Sine and Cosine Values: For θ=7π6\theta = \frac{7\pi}{6}:

  • sin(θ)=sin(30)=12\sin(\theta) = -\sin(30^\circ) = -\frac{1}{2}
  • cos(θ)=cos(30)=32\cos(\theta) = -\cos(30^\circ) = -\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}

Would you like more details on the unit circle or any specific trigonometric functions related to this?

Here are 5 related questions you might explore:

  1. What are the sine and cosine of other angles in the third quadrant?
  2. How can we convert between radians and degrees more generally?
  3. What is the tangent of θ=7π6\theta = \frac{7\pi}{6}?
  4. How do the reference angles affect the trigonometric values?
  5. How do we graph θ=7π6\theta = \frac{7\pi}{6} on the unit circle?

Tip: In the unit circle, angles measured counterclockwise from the positive x-axis are positive, while those measured clockwise are negative.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Radians to Degrees Conversion
Unit Circle
Reference Angles
Sine and Cosine Functions

Formulas

Radians to degrees: θ (in degrees) = θ (in radians) × 180° / π
Sine and cosine of reference angles
Reference angle: Reference Angle = θ - 180° (for third quadrant)

Theorems

Unit Circle Theorem
Reference Angle Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12