Trigonometric Ratios Worksheet Page 8

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1.3  Trigonometry of Angles
KEY CONCEPTS
•  Exactly two angles between 0° and 360° have the same  
y
y
sine ratio.  
b
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For example, sin  = sin (10° − ) =    
r    
 
(�a, b)
(�a, b)
(a, b)
(a, b)
•  Exactly two angles between 0° and 360° have the same  
r
r
cosine ratio.  
180°�
180°�
a
__
x
x
For example, cos  = cos (360° − ) =    
r    
 
180°�
180°�
360°�
360°�
•  Exactly two angles between 0° and 360° have the same  
(�a, �b)
(�a, �b)
(a, �b)
(a, �b)
tangent ratio.  
b
__
For example, tan  = tan (10° + ) =    
a    
 
Example
4
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,  determine , where 0 ≤  ≤ 360°. °. .   
Given cos  =    
5    
Then, determine sin  and tan .
Solution
4
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.
Determine the measure of angle  in quadrant I for which cos  =    
5    
4
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cos  =    
5    
(  
)
4
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∠ =   c os 
−1
     
   
5      
   
= 36.69…°
≐ 36.9°
The cosine ratio is positive in quadrants I and IV, so there is another angle for  
4
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which cos  =    
5       in quadrant IV.
∠ = 360° °  − 36.9° °
= 323.1° °
4
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Given cos  =    
5     ,  the angle  is approximately 37° or 323°.
° or 323°.
323°. °.
4
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If cos  =    
5     ,  x = 4 and r = 5. Determine y.
2
    =   x  
2
    +   y  
2
     r  
2
    =   ( 4) 
2
    +   y  
2
    5  
2
  25 = 16 +   y  
2
    9 =   y  
±3 = y
Write the sine and tangent ratios for ∠.
3
3
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sin  = ±
     
tan  = ±    
   
4
5
  MHR  •  Chapter 1  97-0-07-09093-2
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