Solving Trig Equations

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What is the range of the sine function?

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The range of the sine function is [-1, 1].

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CCSS.HSF.TF.A.4

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What is the range of the cosine function?

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The range of the cosine function is [-1, 1].

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7E

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What is the general solution for sin θ = k?

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θ = arcsin(k) + 2nπ or θ = π - arcsin(k) + 2nπ, where n is any integer.

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CCSS.HSF.TF.B.7

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What is the general solution for cos θ = k?

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θ = arccos(k) + 2nπ or θ = -arccos(k) + 2nπ, where n is any integer.

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CCSS.HSF.TF.B.7

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What is the value of sin(π/2)?

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sin(π/2) = 1.

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CCSS.HSF.TF.A.2

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What is the value of cos(π)?

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cos(π) = -1.

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CCSS.HSF.TF.A.2

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What is the value of sin(3π/2)?

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sin(3π/2) = -1.

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CCSS.HSF.TF.A.2

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What is the value of cos(0)?

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cos(0) = 1.

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CCSS.HSF.TF.A.2

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What is the solution to sin θ = 0 on θ ∈ [0, 2π)?

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θ = 0, π.

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CCSS.HSF.TF.B.7

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What is the solution to cos θ = 0 on θ ∈ [0, 2π)?

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θ = π/2, 3π/2.

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CCSS.HSF.TF.B.7