3.4.
3 Practice: Working with Trigonometric Practice
Functions
Precalculus Honors Sem 2
Name:
Date:
Answer the following questions using what you've learned from this unit. Write your
responses in the space provided.
1. What is the domain and range of y = cosx? (1 point)
2. True or False: For a trigonometric function, y = f(x), then x = f -1(y). Explain your
answer. (1 point)
3. True or False: For a one-to-one function, y = f(x), then x = f -1(y). Explain your
answer. (1 point)
4. True or False: For any function, x = f -1(y), then y = f(x). Explain your answer. (1
point)
5. True or False: The graph of y = sinx is increasing on the interval .
Explain your answer. (1 point)
6. Explain the meaning of y = cos-1x. (1 point)
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7. True or False: sec-10.5 is undefined. Explain your answer. (1 point)
For questions 8 - 10, find the exact value of each expression. Do not use a calculator.
(3 points each)
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For questions 11 - 13, use a calculator to find the value of each expression. Round
your answer to the nearest hundredth. (2 points each)
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For questions 14 - 16, find the exact value of each expression. Do not use a
calculator. (3 points each)
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For questions 17 - 18, True or False? Explain your answer. (1 point each)
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For questions 19 - 22, solve each equation:
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19. (3 points)
20. (3 points)
21. (3 points)
22. (Hint: Use the Pythagorean identity to replace
in the given equation). (4 points)
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23. An object attached to a coiled spring is pulled down 5 centimeters from its
rest position and released. If the motion is simple harmonic in nature, with a
period of seconds, answer the following questions (4 points):
a. What is the maximum displacement form equilibrium of the object?
b. What is the time required for one oscillation?
c. What is the frequency?
d. Write an equation to model the motion of the object.
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