Math Problem Statement

use the unit circle to find the value of sin 3pi over 4 and periodic properties of trig functions to find the value of sin 19 pi over 4. type exact answers

Solution

Step 1: Find sin(3π4)\sin\left(\frac{3\pi}{4}\right)

The angle 3π4\frac{3\pi}{4} is in the second quadrant of the unit circle. In the second quadrant, the sine function is positive.

sin(3π4)=sin(ππ4)=sin(π4)=22\sin\left(\frac{3\pi}{4}\right) = \sin\left(\pi - \frac{\pi}{4}\right) = \sin\left(\frac{\pi}{4}\right) = \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}

So, the exact value of sin(3π4)\sin\left(\frac{3\pi}{4}\right) is 22\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}.

Step 2: Find sin(19π4)\sin\left(\frac{19\pi}{4}\right) using the periodic properties of sine

The sine function has a period of 2π2\pi, which means:

sin(θ)=sin(θ+2πn)\sin(\theta) = \sin\left(\theta + 2\pi n\right)

for any integer nn.

To simplify sin(19π4)\sin\left(\frac{19\pi}{4}\right), first, find a coterminal angle between 00 and 2π2\pi:

19π4 can be reduced by subtracting 2π until it falls within the range [0,2π).\frac{19\pi}{4} \text{ can be reduced by subtracting } 2\pi \text{ until it falls within the range } [0, 2\pi).

19π44π=19π416π4=3π4\frac{19\pi}{4} - 4\pi = \frac{19\pi}{4} - \frac{16\pi}{4} = \frac{3\pi}{4}

So, sin(19π4)=sin(3π4)\sin\left(\frac{19\pi}{4}\right) = \sin\left(\frac{3\pi}{4}\right).

Final Answer:

  • sin(3π4)=22\sin\left(\frac{3\pi}{4}\right) = \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}
  • sin(19π4)=22\sin\left(\frac{19\pi}{4}\right) = \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}

Would you like more details on this explanation, or do you have any additional questions?

Here are some related questions:

  1. How do you find the value of cosine at 3π4\frac{3\pi}{4}?
  2. What is the period of the sine function?
  3. What is the value of sin(7π4)\sin\left(\frac{7\pi}{4}\right)?
  4. How do you find the sine of negative angles?
  5. What is the general formula for finding sine at any angle?

Tip: Always use the unit circle to determine the exact values of trigonometric functions at standard angles like π4\frac{\pi}{4}, π3\frac{\pi}{3}, and π6\frac{\pi}{6}.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Unit Circle
Periodicity of Trigonometric Functions

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

High School