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Let's review a few things about inverse functions. To have an inverse function, a function must be one-to-one (remember if a horizontal line intersections the graph of a function in more than one place it is NOT one-to-one). If we have points on a function graph and we trade x and y places we'll have points on the inverse function graph. Functions and their inverses "undo" each other so Since x and y trade places, the domain of the function is the range of the inverse and the range of the function is the domain of the inverse The graph of a function and its inverse are reflections about the line y = x (a 45° line).

Is y = sin x a one-to-one function? Is there more than one  that satisfies this equation?

When we are given a function whose input is the trig function of an angle and the output is the angle, it is called an inverse trig function. and is denoted with the inverse function notation. For example: This is called the inverse sine function and means “what angle  has a sine value of 1/2?” (we’ll look for an acute angle) This is called the inverse cosine function and means “what angle  has a cosine value of 1?” (we’ll look for an acute angle) This is called the inverse tangent function and means “what angle  has a tangent value of ?” (we’ll look for an acute angle)

Definition: Inverse Sine, Cosine and Tangent Functions The reason there is a restriction on the range here is so that this will be a one-to-one function

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hypotenuse leg In a right triangle, the shorter sides are called legs and the longest side (which is the one opposite the right angle) is called the hypotenuse a b c We’ll label them a, b, and c and the angles  and . Trigonometric functions are defined by taking the ratios of sides of a right triangle.   First let’s look at the three basic functions. SINE COSINE TANGENT They are abbreviated using their first 3 letters opposite adjacent

We could ask for the trig functions of the angle  by using the definitions. a b c You MUST get them memorized. Here is a mnemonic to help you.   The old Indian word: SOHCAHTOA opposite adjacent SOHCAHTOA

It is important to note WHICH angle you are talking about when you find the value of the trig function. a b c  Let's try finding some trig functions with some numbers. Remember that sides of a right triangle follow the Pythagorean Theorem so Let's choose : sin  = Use a mnemonic and figure out which sides of the triangle you need for sine. opposite hypotenuse tan  = opposite adjacent Use a mnemonic and figure out which sides of the triangle you need for tangent. 

You need to pay attention to which angle you want the trig function of so you know which side is opposite that angle and which side is adjacent to it. The hypotenuse will always be the longest side and will always be opposite the right angle.  This method only applies if you have a right triangle and is only for the acute angles (angles less than 90°) in the triangle  Oh, I'm acute! So am I!

There are three more trig functions. They are called the reciprocal functions because they are reciprocals of the first three functions. Oh yeah, this means to flip the fraction over. Like the first three trig functions, these are referred to by the first three letters except for cosecant since it's first three letters are the same as for cosine. Best way to remember these is learn which is reciprocal of which and flip them.

a b c  As a way to help keep them straight I think, The "s" doesn't go with "s" and the "c" doesn't go with "c" so if we want secant, it won't be the one that starts with an "s" so it must be the reciprocal of cosine. (have to just remember that tangent & cotangent go together but this will help you with sine and cosine) Let's try one: sec  = so cot  = Which trig function is this the reciprocal of?  h a so a o

TRIGONMETRIC IDENTITIES Trig identities are equations that are true for all angles in the domain. We'll be learning lots of them and use them to help us solve trig equations. RECIPROCAL IDENTITIES These are based on what we just learned. We can discover the quotient identities if we take quotients of sin and cos: Remember to simplify complex fractions you invert and multiply (take the bottom fraction and "flip" it over and multiply to the top fraction). Which trig function is this? Try this same thing with and what do you get?

We can discover the quotient identities if we take quotients of sin and cos: Remember to simplify complex fractions you invert and multiply (take the bottom fraction and "flip" it over and multiply to the top fraction). Which trig function is this? Try this same thing with and what do you get? QUOTIENT IDENTITIES These are based on what we just learned.

3 If the angle  is acute (less than 90°) and you have the value of one of the six trigonometry functions, you can find the other five. Sine is the ratio of which sides of a right triangle? Draw a right triangle and label  and the sides you know.  1 When you know 2 sides of a right triangle you can always find the 3rd with the Pythagorean theorem. a Now find the other trig functions Reciprocal of sine so "flip" sine over "flipped" cos "flipped" tan

RIGH RIANGLE TRIGONOMETRY T APPLICATIONS

To "solve" a right triangle means to find the measurements all of the angles and lengths of all of the sides. We typically round sides to two decimal places and angles to one. If we are given at least one of the sides and one of the angles (other than the right angle) or another side, we can solve a right triangle. We typically label the acute angles  and  and sides opposite them a and b with the side opposite the right angle (the hypotenuse) c.   a b c

Solve a right triangle if b = 4 and  = 10° What trig function can we use to relate the angle given, the side given and a side we want to know?   a b c Solve for c Use a calculator and make sure it is in degrees The sum of the angles in a triangle is 180° so you know  must be 80°. 80 Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find a Draw a picture.

Solve a right triangle if b = 4 and  = 10° Could I have used tan instead of sin in the last problem?   a b c Solve for a Yes---either way would work The sum of the angles in a triangle is 180° so you know  must be 80°. 80 Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find c

Solve a right triangle if b = 4 and c = 6 What trig function can we use to relate the two sides given, and an angle we want to know?   a b c Find sin -1 (4/6) 6 Use a calculator and make sure it is in degrees. The sum of the angles in a triangle is 180° so you know  must be 180°- 90° ° Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find a

There are many applications of right triangle trigonometry. A safety regulation states that the maximum angle of elevation for a rescue ladder is 72°. If a fire department's longest ladder is 110 feet, what is the maximum safe rescue height? What trig function relates the angle we know, the side we know and the side we want to know?

Angle of Elevation The angle of elevation is measured from a horizontal line looking up at something.

The Angle of Depression is measured from a horizontal line looking down at something.

An outdoor basketball backboard casts a shadow 17 1/3 feet long. The angle of elevation from a point at the end of the shadow to the top of the backboard is 35.8°. Find the height of the backboard. What would you want to do first?Draw a picture! 17 1/3 ft shadow h 35.8° Now you see that this is nothing but a right triangle trig problem. What trig function would you use that relates the angle and side you know to the side you want to know?