It is given that , where is obtuse.
Find the following trigonometric ratios.
- (a)
,
- (b)
,
- (c)
.
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Worked solution
1(a)
1. Find $\cos A$ using the Pythagorean identity and the given quadrant
Since is obtuse (), must be negative.
2. Calculate $\sec A$ using its definition
Rationalising the denominator:
1(b)
1. Apply the double angle formula for cosine in terms of sine
2. Substitute the given value of $\sin A$ and evaluate
1(c)
1. Find the exact value of $\tan A$.
Since and is obtuse, is negative.
2. Apply the tangent addition formula.
3. Substitute the known values into the formula.
Since :
4. Rationalise the denominator to simplify the expression.
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