Trigonometric Definition and 1000 Threads

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    Trigonometric Integration and U Substitution

    Hi, We were going over trigonometric integration in Calculus II the other day. I got the basic idea, but get lost when we're doing the u-substitution. We had a problem like this: \int cos^3 (x) dx Then we did: \int (1 - sin^2 (x)) cos(x) dx Starting u-substitution: u =...
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    Derivative of trigonometric functions

    y = sin( 4 x ) cos( 3 x ) f(x) = sin4x g(x) = cos3x f'(x) = cos4x g'(x) = -sin3x And by using the product rule, i'll get: cos4x(cos3x) - sin4x(sin3x) Is the answer correct or can be simplify again??
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    Trigonometric Equation problem

    Homework Statement If cos x = a/b and tan x = c/d; where a, b, c do not equal 0, then sin x is... (a) bd/ac (b) bc/ad (c) ad/bc (d) ad/bc Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution The way I see it, if cos x = a/b, then b=hypotenuse. if tan x = c/d, then d=...
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    Intersection Equation of two Trigonometric Graphs

    Homework Statement The graphs of f( ) = 2sin() - 1 (blue) , and g() = 3cos() + 2 (red) are shown below: http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/6991/38ah7.jpg http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=403&i=38ah7.jpg What equation would have the intersection points of the graph its solutions...
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    How Do You Integrate sec^6(t)?

    Homework Statement ∫sec^6 t Homework Equations sec^2 (x)=1+tan^2 (x) The Attempt at a Solution ∫ (sec^2 (t))^2 * (Sec^2 (t))^2 ∫(1+tan^2 (x))^2 (1+tan^2 (x)) ∫(1+2tan^2 (x) +tan^4 (x)) (1+tan^2 (x)) u=tan (x) du=sec^2 dx i'm stuck now
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    Another Trigonometric Integral Problem Help Me

    Homework Statement ∫sec^2 (x) * tan (x) dx Homework Equations sec^2 (x)= 1+tan^2(x) The Attempt at a Solution =∫(1+tan^2 (x) or tan (x) tan (x)) tan (x) dx u=tan x, du=sec^2 dx ∫ (1+u^2) u du = ∫u+u^2)du = u^2/2 + u^3/3 = 1/2 tan^2(x)+ 1/3 tan^3 (x) +c the...
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    Trigonometric Integrals: Solving ∫ cosx+sin2x/sinx

    Homework Statement ∫ cosx+sin 2X/sinX Homework Equations sin^2 x =1/2 (1-cos2x), cos^2=1/2 (1+cos2x) if cosine is odd, u sin x, cos^2 x=1-sin^x) , if sine is odd u=cosx sin^2x =1-cos^2x) The Attempt at a Solution i'm not sure how to start this one because I've never came...
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    Help with trigonometric substitutions

    Homework Statement ∫1/x^2*√25-x^2 Homework Equations √a^2-x^2 , x=a sin (theta) , -pi/2 less than or equal theta less than or equal pi/2 Identity 1-sin^2 theta= cos^2 theta table of trigonometric substitutions The Attempt at a Solution x=5 sin theta dx= 5...
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    Trigonometric Equations Problem

    Homework Statement Solve: 5sin(x) + (2 * squrroot 3) = (squarroot 3) + 3sin(x) Homework Equations sin (60) = square root 3 / 2 C.A.S.T. rule The Attempt at a Solution 5sin(x) + (2 * squrroot 3) = (squarroot 3) + 3sin(x) 5sin(x) - 3sin(x) = (squarroot 3) - (2 * squrroot 3)...
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    Trigonometric Identity Problem

    Homework Statement http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/9099/titleol2.jpg http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=206&i=titleol2.jpg Show the above statement is equivalent to : sec (2x) + tan (2x) Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution First attempt in which I used the...
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    Prove another Trigonometric Function

    Homework Statement http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/1465/problemcn2.jpg http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=362&i=problemcn2.jpg Homework Equations http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/3137/formula1df4.jpg http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=510&i=formula1df4.jpg...
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    Prove this trigonometric identity

    Homework Statement Verify the possibility of an identity graphically. (Completed this part) Then, prove each identity algebraically. \dfrac{sinx+tanx}{cosx+1}=tanx Homework Equations tan\theta=\dfrac{sin\theta}{cos\theta} cot\theta=\dfrac{cos\theta}{sin\theta}...
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    Trigonometric equations, help? ^^

    Homework Statement 2 cos^2 x + cos x = 0 and tan x = 3^1/2 Homework Equations .. ?? Unit circle. The Attempt at a Solution for the first, well I tried factoring to isolate x, but it really did not work i keep making up my own rules that end up messing with the entire equation...
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    Exact value of Trigonometric equation.

    Homework Statement 1/\sqrt{}2 cos 15 - 1/\sqrt{}2 sin 15 The Attempt at a Solution I got \sqrt{}3/2. If anyone could confirm this, I would appreciate it. Thanks.
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    I have'nt got a clue: trigonometric equations

    I need to solve for x, but,.. honestly, i haven't got a clue for where to begin, or even,.. oy, not sure here are two of my problems: sin x = (3^1/2) / 2 and 2 cos 2 x + cos x = 0 I know I'm supposed to use the unit circle,.. well, maybe any help at all would be very much...
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    Help solving trigonometric equation?

    Can someone please give me some tips on how to solve this? : 400*(2,2*cosV-1)*tanV=20*9,81, I am supposed to find V, but I can't see how to solve this equation.
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    Draw the triangle with sides 1, 3, and sqrt(10)

    Evaluate sin(tan^{-1}(\frac{1}{3})) 3. The Attempt at a Solution Let y = tan^{-1}(\frac{1}{3}) <=> tan(y)=1/3 y = ? sin(tan^{-1}(\frac{1}{3})) = sin y I think for solution to exist tan^{-1}(\frac{1}{3}) must be in the range of sin, (that is \left\frac{-\pi}{2}...
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    Derivatives of trigonometric functions

    Homework Statement I'm learning now about darivative all by my self (without a teacher) and I'm not sure about this development Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution Y=senx y+{\Delta}Y=sen(x+{\Delta}Y) {\Delta}Y=senx*cos{\Delta}x+ sen{\Delta}x*cosx What about...
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    Complex Analysis of a trigonometric function integral

    Homework Statement Find I = \int_0^{2\pi} \frac{1}{cos\phi+b} d\phi Homework Equations Given above.. The Attempt at a Solution This problem is an introductory problem to trigonometric functions and here is how the answer is obtained - but I have a question about it. First, here...
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    Trigonometric Substitution Proof

    The question is: Use x = \tan \theta , \frac{-\pi}{2} < \theta < \frac{\pi}{2} to show that: \int_{0}^{1} \frac{x^3}{\sqrt{x^2+1}} dx =\int_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{4}} \tan^3 \theta \sec \theta d\theta Using that substitution, I got it down to: \int_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{4}} \frac{\tan^3...
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    Proving Trigonometric Identities: Attempt and Solution

    Homework Statement I'm attempting to prove that 1 - sin^2 t /(1 + cos t) - cos^2/(1+tan t) = cos t sin t 2. The attempt at a solution I've tried various approaches. The most promising has the LHS reduced to: (sin t cos t (1 + cos t + sin t cos t))/((1 + cos t)(cos t + sin t))...
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    Limits of trigonometric functions

    Homework Statement lim x --->0 [tan(2+x)^3 - tan8]/x Homework Equations f'(a)=lim h-->0 f(a+h)-f(a)/h The Attempt at a Solution should i differentiate first? am i allowed to do that?
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    Proving a Trigonometric Identity

    Im supposed to verify that (1-sinx)/(1+sinx) = (secx-tanx)^2 RHS = (secx-tanx)^2 = (1/cosx - sinx/cosx)^2 = [(1-sinx) / cosx]^2 = [(1-sinx)(1-sinx)]/cosx^2 = (1-2sinx+sinx^2)/(1-sinx^2) From here, I'm feeling pretty confused. I'm not even sure if all my values are correct.
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    Solve Trigonometric Ratios: 2ab/(b^2 - a^2)

    Homework Statement Given: sin x + sin y= a cos x + cos y=b find tan(x+y) Prove it to be equal to" \frac{2ab}{b^{2}-a^{2}} The Attempt at a Solution I get stuck after this: 2ab= 2 sin (x+y)+sin 2x+sin 2y b^{2}-a^{2}= cos 2x + cos 2y + 2 cos (x+y) Division of the two never...
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    Integral of trigonometric function

    How do I find the derivative of cos2x? Do I use the chain rule? u=2x u'=2 y=cosu y'=-sinu dy/dx=-2sin(2x) Edit: Sorry. I mean derivative, not integral.
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    Derivatives of Trigonometric Functions

    [SOLVED] Derivatives of Trigonometric Functions I need to find the critical numbers of this function: y = cos x - sin x where -pi <= x <= pi I found the derivative as: dy/dx = -(sin x + cos x) But when I equate dy/dx to zero, I get: sin x + cos x = 0...where do I go from here?
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    Trigonometric Functions And Identities

    Hi there, I am struggling to solve for x in the following problem:- Find all values of x in the interval 0<= x <= 360 for which: tan^2(x) = 5sec(x) - 2 I have used the identity tan^2(x) + 1 = sec^2(x) to get: sec^2(x) - 1 = 5sec(x) - 2 and rearranged to get sec^2(x) - 5sec(x) +...
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    Simplifying a trigonometric expression

    cos(4x) + \sqrt{2}cos(3x) + cos(2x) = 0 --------------------------------------------------- Ok, so break down everything to a double angle and i get: 2cos^2(2x) - 1 + sqrt(2)*(sqrt((cos(2x) + cos^2(2x))/2) - sqrt((1-cos^(2x)*(1-cos(2x))/2) + cos(2x) = 0 ...which is quite complicated to...
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    Solving Trigonometric Problems with Multiple Formulas

    Homework Statement 1) COS4\theta-COS2\theta/SIN4\theta-SIN2\theta=-TAN3\theta 2)sinx/cosx+1 + cosx-1/sinx = 0 Homework Equations 1) Verify 2)verify The Attempt at a Solution 1) cos(2\theta-2\theta)-cos2\theta / sin(2\theta+sin2\theta)-sin2\theta when simplified i get...
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    Trigonometric inverse functions

    i want the most general solution for sin6x=sin4x-sin2x
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    Reduce Trigonometric Series: 2 Problems Solved

    Homework Statement Reduce the following series to the most simplified form: 1. 2 sin^{2}(\theta/2)*(1+cos\theta)*(1+cos^{2}\theta)(1+cos^{4}\theta)... 2. tan (\theta/2)*(1+sec \theta)(1+2\theta)(1+sec 4\theta)....... Homework Equations For problem 1: 2...
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    Trigonometric integral problem

    Homework Statement \int\frac{1+\sqrt{cosx}}{sinx} Hi , I really need a help for this Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution \int\frac{1+\sqrt{cosx}}{\sqrt{sin}\sqrt{sin}} \int\frac{1}{sinx} + \int\frac{1}{\sqrt{sinx}}\sqrt{}\frac{cosx}{sinx} = \int cscx +...
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    Trigonometric formulas for tangent?

    using those formulas, how would you solve tan 11 pi ----- 8 and cot 195 also, how would you prove tan (x +y ) = tan x and tan ( pi/4 -x) = 1 - tan x --------- 1 + tan x thank you so much for any help
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    How Do You Apply Trigonometric Substitution to Integrate Sqrt(X^2 + 9)?

    Homework Statement Evaluate the Integral: Sqrt[(X^2)+9] Homework Equations I know its an Integration By parts problem, but I don't know how to start it. The Attempt at a Solution Im JUST learning this as I type this problem out, I've just been stuck on it for a while and my book...
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    What Are the a and b Values in the Complex Form of i?

    Homework Statement http://imageshack.us" how are the solutions of the fourth roots pi/2? how do you get pi/2, you know the thing after "cos" and "isin" ?
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    Simplifying a trigonometric binomial

    Is this correct? (bcos30-85.7)(bcos30-85.7)=b²cos²30-85.7cos30-85.7bcos30+85.7²
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    Simultaneous trigonometric equations

    0=-85.7cos(theta)+bcos30-85.7 0=-85.7sin(theta)+bsin30 Can someone please tell me what I am doing wrong. theta=sin^-1(bsin30/85.7) then sub that into the first equation. I then solved the equation on my calculator and it gave me 9999999999 which i know is wrong.
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    Proving Trigonometric E-Values for a Symmetric Tridiagonal Matrix

    Homework Statement A = [ b c ... 0000000000000000000 ] [ c b c ... .000000000000000 0] [ ... ] [ 000000000000000000 c b c ] [ 000000000000000000 b c ] where a,b are real. This matrix is tridigonal and symmetric. I need to...
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    Trigonometric Substitution for Integrating Radical Expressions

    Homework Statement Hey, it's me again. This method is giving me some trouble. This is the first problem: \int^3_0\ x^2\sqrt{9-x^2} \ dx The second problem is: \int\frac{dx}{\sqrt{2x^2+2x+5}}. How do I use a trig. substitution to start on this one? Homework Equations The Attempt at a...
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    Def. and Indef. Trigonometric Integrals

    Homework Statement Hey folks, I believe I'm right in what I've done so far. I'm looking for confirmation of my methods and also wondering how to finish the first one by subbing in pi/6 for x and keeping pi in the answer. Thank you for your help. Cheers. \int^{\frac{\pi}{6}}_0 sin^2(x)\ cos^3...
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    Question involving trigonometric identities and inverse functions

    [SOLVED] Question involving trigonometric identities and inverse functions Homework Statement http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/2651/quiz1question5zi8.jpg Homework Equations I've tried to combine the following known equations to come up with a solution: \frac{d}{dx}(sin^{-1}x) =...
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    Is the sum of cos = 1/2 a property of cos?

    I am not sure of the way in which I am solving. I am showing my approach and my questions are at end. Plz advise why I maybe wrong? Thanks Asif Problem Statement: Use the formula for sum of a geometric progression to compute exp(i\theta) + exp(i2\theta) +...+exp(in\theta)...
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    Verifying Trigonometric Identities

    First I wanted to say hello, that I'm new to the forum, and very glad to have found you! I am having a terrific time with verifying my trig identities. I have done ALL odd probs in my text, and am repeating them. The problem that I am having is that I do not see a clear path from one side of...
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    Integration with Trigonometric Substitution

    [SOLVED] Integration with Trigonometric Substitution Homework Statement Given integral (I): I[(x)sqrt(9-x^2)dx] by words: Integral of "X" times square root of "9-X(squared) Use proper trigonometric substitution to solve this problem. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution
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    Evaluating integrals by trigonometric substitution

    I have a few quick problems concering evaluating integrals by trigonometric substitution. I guess I will just post five that way if anyone can help with any, would be greatly appreciated. Also: if anyone could inform me on how to input the actual equations onto this forum as I have seen in some...
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    Trigonometric Integration Using Recursion Formula

    Homework Statement Integrate cos^n x cos nx Homework Equations Integration by part equations, trigonometric integrals The Attempt at a Solution I was given the hint that this integration involves integration by part and trigonometry integrals. I tried integration by part, by...
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    How to Solve Trigonometric Integrals with Odd Powers?

    Homework Statement The integral of cos[x]*(sin[x])^5dx Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I split it into cos[x]*(sin[x])^2 * (sin[x])^2 * sin[x] then each sin^2[x] term becomes (1-cos[x]^2) so you end up with the integral of cos[x]*(1-cos[x]^2)^2*sin[x]dx let...
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    How Can You Transform Sin(t)*Sin(x) into f(x+t)+g(x-t) Using Trig Identities?

    [SOLVED] Trigonometric Transformation This is a calculus 3 problem, but this part involves only trig identities: Make the function f(x,t) = sin(t)*sin(x) into the form: f(x+t)+g(x-t). I'm not sure whether to use half angle formulas, or what?
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    Evaluating Trigonometric Limits

    Hi, I had a question about the following problem: http://calcchat.tdlc.com/solutionart/calc8e/01/c/se01c01067.gif Can someone explain how sin(0)/0 = 1?
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    Limits of trigonometric functions

    Why do some problems return the wrong answer while others do not on the ti-89. For example: \[ \lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\cos\theta \tan\theta}{\theta}\] Shows up wrong (shows up as pi over 180). But \[ \lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin x(1 - \cos x)}{2x^2}\] does not?
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