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Chapter1: Trigonometric Functions
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1RE: 1. Give the measures of the complement and the supplement of an angle measuring 35°.
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**Trigonometric Values at Specific Angles**

In trigonometry, certain angles often have well-known values for functions like the cosine (\( \cos \)) and tangent (\( \tan \)) functions. Below are examples of such calculations:

1. **Cosine of 90 Degrees:**
\[ \cos 90^\circ \]

2. **Tangent of 135 Degrees:**
\[ \tan 135^\circ \]

**Explanation:**

### Cosine Function
- The cosine of 90 degrees (\( \cos 90^\circ \)) is 0. In the unit circle, the value is derived from the \( x \)-coordinate and at 90 degrees (or \( \frac{\pi}{2} \) radians), the \( x \)-coordinate is 0.

### Tangent Function
- The tangent of 135 degrees (\( \tan 135^\circ \)) can be calculated as the tangent of 180 degrees minus 45 degrees. 
  \[ \tan 135^\circ = \tan (180^\circ - 45^\circ) = -\tan 45^\circ = -1 \]

Understanding the values at these specific angles is fundamental in trigonometry, helping to solve more complex problems in mathematics, physics, and engineering.
Transcribed Image Text:**Trigonometric Values at Specific Angles** In trigonometry, certain angles often have well-known values for functions like the cosine (\( \cos \)) and tangent (\( \tan \)) functions. Below are examples of such calculations: 1. **Cosine of 90 Degrees:** \[ \cos 90^\circ \] 2. **Tangent of 135 Degrees:** \[ \tan 135^\circ \] **Explanation:** ### Cosine Function - The cosine of 90 degrees (\( \cos 90^\circ \)) is 0. In the unit circle, the value is derived from the \( x \)-coordinate and at 90 degrees (or \( \frac{\pi}{2} \) radians), the \( x \)-coordinate is 0. ### Tangent Function - The tangent of 135 degrees (\( \tan 135^\circ \)) can be calculated as the tangent of 180 degrees minus 45 degrees. \[ \tan 135^\circ = \tan (180^\circ - 45^\circ) = -\tan 45^\circ = -1 \] Understanding the values at these specific angles is fundamental in trigonometry, helping to solve more complex problems in mathematics, physics, and engineering.
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