The Inverse Cosine Function
Recap on inverse cosine, sine, and tangent functions with practical examples. Solve angles of elevation and trigonometric equations effortlessly. Get ready for your homework!
The Inverse Cosine Function
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The Inverse CosineFunction Lesson 5.3
Remember… y = tan x • Lorem
y = tan-1 x • Lorem
Example 1 • The top of the crossbar in each goal post in high school football is 10 feet off the ground. Express the measure of the angle of elevation θ from a point halfway between the sidelines to the top of the crossbar as a function of the distance d in yards from a point directly below the middle of the crossbar. crossbar 10 feet θ d Point on field
Example 2 • If x < 0 and y > 0, write cos (sin-1(x/y)) in terms of x and y. 2nd quadrant cos is negative x2 + ?2 = y2 y ?2 = y2 – x2 x θ ?
Example 3 • Solve sin x = -.8245 x = arcsin(-.8245) x = -55.54˚ + 360k 2.35.5378˚ + 360k OR -.9693 + 2πk, -2.1722+2πk
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