Trig Chapter 2 Flashcards
Reference Angle
ϴ’
For any non-quadrantal angle in standard position, the positive acute angle that measures from the terminal side of the angle to the X axis
Trigonomic function equal to slope
Tangent
How to find reference angle in each quadrant
Smallest possible coterminal angle now becomes θ
QI - θ’=θ
Q2 - 180-θ
Q3 - θ-180
Q4 - 360-θ
The six trigonomic functions of 30°?
Sin30°=1/2
Cos30°=√3/2
Tan30°=√3/3
Cot30°=√3
Sec30°=2√3/3
Csc30°=2
The six trigonomic functions of 60°
Sin60°=√3/2
Cos60°=1/2
Tan60°=√3
Cot60°=√3/3
Sec60°=2
Csc60°=2√3/3
Six trigonomic functions of 45°
Sin45°=√2/2
Cos45°=√2/2
Tan45°=1
Cot45°=1
Sec45°=√2
Csc45°=√2
How to determine an angle by its function
Use its inverse function
(function to power of -1)