Finding Trig Functions using the Unit Circle, Assignments of Pre-Calculus

Instructions for finding the trig functions of specific angles (π/2, π/4, π/6, and 0) using the unit circle. It includes steps for drawing the necessary triangles and calculating the coordinates of the corresponding points on the circle, as well as finding the sine, cosine, and tangent values.

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Math 1508 Names
Deriving the Trig Functions of 0,30,45,60, and 90
Turn in one worksheet, with work, per group. Please show all work for credit.
Each problem is worth 5 points. Solutions will be posted on WebCT tonight.
1. In this problem, you will use the unit circle to find the six trig functions of π
6.
(a) Draw the unit circle. Let P(x, y) be the corresponding point on the unit circle.
(b) Find the coordinates xand yby drawing an equilateral triangle with side 1 inside
the circle.
(c) Use P(x, y) to find the six trig functions of π
6.
2. In this problem, you will use the unit circle to find the six trig functions of π
4.
(a) Draw the unit circle. Let P(x, y) be the corresponding point on the unit circle.
(b) Find the coordinates xand yby drawing a 454590triangle with hypotenuse
1, inside the circle.
(c) Use P(x, y) to find the six trig functions of π
4.
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Math 1508 Names

Deriving the Trig Functions of 0 ◦, 30 ◦, 45 ◦, 60 ◦, and 90 ◦

Turn in one worksheet, with work, per group. Please show all work for credit. Each problem is worth 5 points. Solutions will be posted on WebCT tonight.

  1. In this problem, you will use the unit circle to find the six trig functions of

π 6

(a) Draw the unit circle. Let P (x, y) be the corresponding point on the unit circle.

(b) Find the coordinates x and y by drawing an equilateral triangle with side 1 inside the circle.

(c) Use P (x, y) to find the six trig functions of

π 6

  1. In this problem, you will use the unit circle to find the six trig functions of

π 4

(a) Draw the unit circle. Let P (x, y) be the corresponding point on the unit circle.

(b) Find the coordinates x and y by drawing a 45◦^ − 45 ◦^ − 90 ◦^ triangle with hypotenuse 1, inside the circle.

(c) Use P (x, y) to find the six trig functions of

π 4

  1. Use the unit circle to find the six trig functions of 0.
  2. Use the unit circle to find the six trig functions of

π 2

  1. Yesterday, in class, we found the six trig functions of

π 3

by using an equilateral triangle.

Fill in the chart below.

Rad 0

π 6

π 4

π 3

π 2

Deg 0 ◦^30 ◦^45 ◦^60 ◦^90 ◦

sin θ

cos θ

Note: Please become very familiar with this chart.

  1. Use the unit circle to find the sine, cosine, and tangent of t = −

5 π 6

sin t = cos t = tan t =