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Topic 3.12 Equivalent Representations KEY

The document contains a series of mathematical problems related to trigonometric functions, including equivalent representations, Pythagorean identities, and solving equations for θ. It includes tasks such as verifying identities, extending concepts, and critiquing solutions. The problems are designed for a precalculus level and require showing work for solutions.

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Topic 3.12 Equivalent Representations KEY

The document contains a series of mathematical problems related to trigonometric functions, including equivalent representations, Pythagorean identities, and solving equations for θ. It includes tasks such as verifying identities, extending concepts, and critiquing solutions. The problems are designed for a precalculus level and require showing work for solutions.

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KEY AP Precalculus – Mixed Six – Topic 3.

12 No Calculator
Equivalent Representations of Trigonometric Functions
1. Factual Recall 2. Carry out a Procedure 3. Classify a Mathematical Object
Write an equivalent representation of each Use a Pythagorean Identity to express Solve each equation for θ , 0 ≤ θ < 2π . Show
trigonometric expression. cos θ work (you may use the back of this sheet).
in terms of only cos θ .
a. sin 2 θ + cos 2 θ =
1 1 + tan 2 θ Identity which equations have a solution of
π
b. sec θ − 1 =tan θ
2 2 θ= . Note: there may be other solutions to
cos θ cos θ 2
= = = cos θ ( cos 2 θ ) cos3 θ
1 + tan θ sec θ
2 2
the given equations.
c. csc 2 θ − 1 =cot 2 θ
 sin 2 θ cos θ + cos3 θ =
0
sin (α + β )
d. sin α cos β + cos α sin β =
sin 2θ = sin θ
cos (α + β )
e. cos α cos β − sin α sin β = cos 2θ = cos θ

EK: 3.12.A.1, 3.12.A.2, 3.12.B.1, 3.12.B.2 EK: 3.12.A.2, 3.12.B.4  π 3 1


 cos  θ −=  cos θ +
 6 2 2
EK: 3.12.A.1, 3.12.B.3, 3.12.C.1, 3.12.C.2
4. Prove, Show, Justify 5. Extend a Concept 6. Critique a Fallacy
Verify the trigonometric identity Show that Emma solves 1 − sin 2 θ > cos θ on the interval
cos( x − y ) + cos( x + y ) =
2 cos x cos y  6π   13π   6π   13π  3 0 ≤ θ < 2π . The solution that Emma found is
( cos x cos y + sin x sin y ) + ( cos x cos y − sin x sin y ) sin   cos   − cos   sin  = π 3π
 5   15   5   15  2 0 <θ < ∪ < θ < 2π . Is Emma correct? If
= cos x cos y + cos x cos y + 0 Use the difference identity for sine. 2 2
= 2cos x cos y not, show the correct work and solution.
 6π   13π   6π   13π 
sin   cos   − cos   sin   No, Emma has the incorrect inequality.
 5   15   5   15  Use the Pythagorean identity,
EK: 3.12.B.2, 3.12.B.3, 3.12.B.4  6π 13π   18π 13π  1 − sin 2 θ =cos 2 θ .
= sin  − = sin  − 
 5 15   15 15  cos 2 θ − cos θ > 0
 5π  π  3 cos θ ( cos θ − 1) > 0
= sin=
  sin= 
 15  3 2 Put θ π=
= / 2 and θ 3π / 2 on a #-line and
test the intervals. See page 2.
π 3π
EK: 3.12.B.3 Correct solution: <θ <
2 2
EK: 3.12.C.2

Vicki Carter, Florence, SC


#3:
sin 2 θ cos θ + cos3 θ =
0 sin 2θ = sin θ
cos θ ( sin 2 θ + cos 2 θ ) =
0 2sin θ cos θ − sin θ =
0
cos θ (1) = 0 sin θ ( 2 cos θ − 1) = 0
π 3π 1
θ= , =sin θ 0=cos θ
2 2 2
π 5π
θ = 0, π θ= ,
3 3
cos 2θ = cos θ  π 3 1
cos  θ −= cos θ +
2 cos 2 θ − 1 − cos θ =0  6 2 2
( 2 cos θ + 1)( cos θ − 1) =
0 π 3 π 1
cos θ cos + sin θ sin cos θ +
=
1 6 6 2 2
cos θ =− cos θ =
1
2 3 1 3 1
2π 4π cos θ + sin θ = cos θ +
θ= , θ =0 2 2 2 2
3 3 1 1
sin θ =
2 2
sin θ = 1
π
θ=
2
#6

– + –

Vicki Carter, Florence, SC

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