Trigonometric Functions
This text explores the fundamentals of trigonometric functions using a point P on the terminal side of an angle θ. We examine the relationship between Cartesian coordinates (x, y), the radius vector r, and how to derive the six trigonometric functions. Through examples, we demonstrate how to calculate r using the Pythagorean theorem and analyze trigonometric values in different quadrants, particularly the third quadrant, illustrating that x and y values may be negative. Students will be assigned homework to practice these concepts.
Trigonometric Functions
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Trigonometric Functions • Let point P with coordinates (x, y) be any point that lies on the terminal side of θ. • θ is a position angle of point P • Suppose P’s distance to the origin is “r” units. • “r” is known as the radius vector of point P and is always considered positive
Trigonometric Functions • By using Pythagoras Theorem, we can see that r2 = x2 + y2. • By taking any two of the three values for r, x, and y, we can form 6 different ratios P(x, y) hypotenuse r y opposite θ θ O x W adjacent θ
Trigonometric Functions • There are 6 trigonometric functions
Trigonometric Functions Example 1: If θ is the position angle of the point P(3, 4), find the values of the six trigonometric functions of θ. Solution: To determine the values of the six trigonometric functions, we first need: • The values of x, y (the coordinates of a point on the terminal side of θ • The value of r (the distance of the point from the origin)
Trigonometric Functions • Since P(3, 4) lies on the terminal side of θ, we know that x = 3, and y = 4. • Since r2 = x2 + y2 r2 = (3)2 + (4)2 r2 = 9 + 16 r2 = 25 r = 5 Thus:
Trigonometric Functions Example 2: If and θ is a third quadrant angle, find the value of the other trigonometric functions of θ. Solution: Because θ is in the 3rd quadrant, we know that the values of x and y are both negative. r2 = x2 + y2 r2 = (12)2 + (5)2 r2 = 169 r = 13
Trigonometric Functions • Therefore, the other trigonometric functions are:
Homework • Do # 1 – 15 odd numbers only on page 231 from Section 7.3 for Monday June 8th