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| 1 | +import { UnitCircle } from "@/components/contents/unit-circle"; |
| 2 | +import { Triangle } from "@/components/contents/triangle"; |
| 3 | + |
1 | 4 | export const metadata = { |
2 | 5 | title: "Trigonometric Identity", |
3 | 6 | authors: [{ name: "Nabil Akbarazzima Fatih" }], |
4 | 7 | date: "05/18/2025", |
5 | 8 | subject: "Functions and Their Modeling", |
6 | 9 | }; |
| 10 | + |
| 11 | +## Understanding Trigonometric Identities |
| 12 | + |
| 13 | +Have you ever noticed that some mathematical equations are always true for any value of their variables? For example, <InlineMath math="(a + b)^2 = a^2 + 2ab + b^2" /> is always true for any values of a and b. Equations like this are called identities. |
| 14 | + |
| 15 | +In trigonometry, we also have equations that are always true for any angle value. These are called **trigonometric identities**. These identities are very useful for simplifying trigonometric expressions and solving equations. |
| 16 | + |
| 17 | +## Basic Trigonometric Identities |
| 18 | + |
| 19 | +### Pythagorean Identity |
| 20 | + |
| 21 | +Let's start with the most fundamental identity. Consider a unit circle with point <InlineMath math="P(x, y)" /> that forms angle <InlineMath math="\theta" /> with the positive x-axis. |
| 22 | + |
| 23 | +<UnitCircle |
| 24 | + title="Unit Circle and Pythagorean Identity" |
| 25 | + description="Notice how the coordinates of point P change as the angle changes. These coordinates are the values of cos θ and sin θ." |
| 26 | + angle={45} |
| 27 | +/> |
| 28 | + |
| 29 | +On the unit circle: |
| 30 | + |
| 31 | +- Radius = 1 |
| 32 | +- x-coordinate = <InlineMath math="\cos \theta" /> |
| 33 | +- y-coordinate = <InlineMath math="\sin \theta" /> |
| 34 | + |
| 35 | +Using the Pythagorean theorem for point P: |
| 36 | + |
| 37 | +<BlockMath math="x^2 + y^2 = 1^2" /> |
| 38 | + |
| 39 | +Substituting the values of x and y: |
| 40 | + |
| 41 | +<BlockMath math="(\cos \theta)^2 + (\sin \theta)^2 = 1" /> |
| 42 | + |
| 43 | +Or can be written as: |
| 44 | + |
| 45 | +<BlockMath math="\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta = 1" /> |
| 46 | + |
| 47 | +This is the **Pythagorean identity**, the most fundamental identity in trigonometry. |
| 48 | + |
| 49 | +**Other Forms of Pythagorean Identity:** |
| 50 | + |
| 51 | +From the basic identity above, we can derive two other forms: |
| 52 | + |
| 53 | +**Second form:** Divide both sides by <InlineMath math="\cos^2 \theta" /> (for <InlineMath math="\cos \theta \neq 0" />) |
| 54 | + |
| 55 | +<div className="flex flex-col gap-4"> |
| 56 | + <BlockMath math="\frac{\sin^2 \theta}{\cos^2 \theta} + \frac{\cos^2 \theta}{\cos^2 \theta} = \frac{1}{\cos^2 \theta}" /> |
| 57 | + <BlockMath math="\tan^2 \theta + 1 = \sec^2 \theta" /> |
| 58 | +</div> |
| 59 | + |
| 60 | +**Third form:** Divide both sides by <InlineMath math="\sin^2 \theta" /> (for <InlineMath math="\sin \theta \neq 0" />) |
| 61 | + |
| 62 | +<div className="flex flex-col gap-4"> |
| 63 | + <BlockMath math="\frac{\sin^2 \theta}{\sin^2 \theta} + \frac{\cos^2 \theta}{\sin^2 \theta} = \frac{1}{\sin^2 \theta}" /> |
| 64 | + <BlockMath math="1 + \cot^2 \theta = \csc^2 \theta" /> |
| 65 | +</div> |
| 66 | + |
| 67 | +### Reciprocal Identities |
| 68 | + |
| 69 | +Each trigonometric function has its reciprocal. This relationship forms reciprocal identities: |
| 70 | + |
| 71 | +<div className="flex flex-col gap-4"> |
| 72 | + <BlockMath math="\sin \theta = \frac{1}{\csc \theta}" /> |
| 73 | + <BlockMath math="\cos \theta = \frac{1}{\sec \theta}" /> |
| 74 | + <BlockMath math="\tan \theta = \frac{1}{\cot \theta}" /> |
| 75 | +</div> |
| 76 | + |
| 77 | +Or in the opposite form: |
| 78 | + |
| 79 | +<div className="flex flex-col gap-4"> |
| 80 | + <BlockMath math="\csc \theta = \frac{1}{\sin \theta}" /> |
| 81 | + <BlockMath math="\sec \theta = \frac{1}{\cos \theta}" /> |
| 82 | + <BlockMath math="\cot \theta = \frac{1}{\tan \theta}" /> |
| 83 | +</div> |
| 84 | + |
| 85 | +### Quotient Identities |
| 86 | + |
| 87 | +Quotient identities relate tangent and cotangent to sine and cosine: |
| 88 | + |
| 89 | +<div className="flex flex-col gap-4"> |
| 90 | + <BlockMath math="\tan \theta = \frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta}" /> |
| 91 | + <BlockMath math="\cot \theta = \frac{\cos \theta}{\sin \theta}" /> |
| 92 | + <Triangle |
| 93 | + title="Trigonometric Function Visualization" |
| 94 | + description="Observe how the ratios of triangle sides give sin, cos, and tan values. Also notice how these values change as the angle changes." |
| 95 | + angle={30} |
| 96 | + labels={{ |
| 97 | + opposite: "Opposite Side", |
| 98 | + adjacent: "Adjacent Side", |
| 99 | + hypotenuse: "Hypotenuse", |
| 100 | + }} |
| 101 | + /> |
| 102 | +</div> |
| 103 | + |
| 104 | +Both identities can be proven directly from the definition of trigonometric functions on the unit circle. |
| 105 | + |
| 106 | +### Even and Odd Function Identities |
| 107 | + |
| 108 | +When angles are negative, trigonometric functions have special properties: |
| 109 | + |
| 110 | +**Even function (symmetry about y-axis):** |
| 111 | + |
| 112 | +<BlockMath math="\cos(-\theta) = \cos \theta" /> |
| 113 | + |
| 114 | +**Odd functions (symmetry about origin):** |
| 115 | + |
| 116 | +<div className="flex flex-col gap-4"> |
| 117 | + <BlockMath math="\sin(-\theta) = -\sin \theta" /> |
| 118 | + <BlockMath math="\tan(-\theta) = -\tan \theta" /> |
| 119 | + <UnitCircle |
| 120 | + title="Exploring Even and Odd Properties" |
| 121 | + description="Try moving the slider to negative and positive values. Notice how cos, sin, and tan values change for opposite angles." |
| 122 | + angle={60} |
| 123 | + /> |
| 124 | +</div> |
| 125 | + |
| 126 | +## Using Identities in Proofs |
| 127 | + |
| 128 | +Let's see how trigonometric identities are used to prove other equations. |
| 129 | + |
| 130 | +### Simplifying Expressions |
| 131 | + |
| 132 | +Simplify <InlineMath math="\frac{\sin^2 \theta}{\cos \theta} + \cos \theta" /> |
| 133 | + |
| 134 | +**Solution:** |
| 135 | + |
| 136 | +<div className="flex flex-col gap-4"> |
| 137 | + <BlockMath math="\frac{\sin^2 \theta}{\cos \theta} + \cos \theta = \frac{\sin^2 \theta}{\cos \theta} + \frac{\cos^2 \theta}{\cos \theta}" /> |
| 138 | + <BlockMath math="= \frac{\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta}{\cos \theta}" /> |
| 139 | + <BlockMath math="= \frac{1}{\cos \theta} \quad \text{(using Pythagorean identity)}" /> |
| 140 | + <BlockMath math="= \sec \theta" /> |
| 141 | +</div> |
| 142 | + |
| 143 | +### Proving Identities |
| 144 | + |
| 145 | +Prove that <InlineMath math="\frac{1 + \tan^2 \theta}{\sec \theta} = \sec \theta" /> |
| 146 | + |
| 147 | +**Solution:** |
| 148 | + |
| 149 | +We start from the left side: |
| 150 | + |
| 151 | +<div className="flex flex-col gap-4"> |
| 152 | + <BlockMath math="\frac{1 + \tan^2 \theta}{\sec \theta} = \frac{\sec^2 \theta}{\sec \theta} \quad \text{(using } 1 + \tan^2 \theta = \sec^2 \theta \text{)}" /> |
| 153 | + <BlockMath math="= \sec \theta" /> |
| 154 | +</div> |
| 155 | + |
| 156 | +It is proven that the left side equals the right side. |
| 157 | + |
| 158 | +## Determining Trigonometric Function Values |
| 159 | + |
| 160 | +Trigonometric identities are very useful for determining the values of all trigonometric functions when one of them is known. |
| 161 | + |
| 162 | +### Identity Applications |
| 163 | + |
| 164 | +If <InlineMath math="\sin \theta = \frac{3}{5}" /> and <InlineMath math="90° < \theta < 180°" /> (quadrant II), determine the values of other trigonometric functions. |
| 165 | + |
| 166 | +**Solution:** |
| 167 | + |
| 168 | +Use the Pythagorean identity to find <InlineMath math="\cos \theta" />: |
| 169 | + |
| 170 | +<div className="flex flex-col gap-4"> |
| 171 | + <BlockMath math="\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta = 1" /> |
| 172 | + <BlockMath math="\left(\frac{3}{5}\right)^2 + \cos^2 \theta = 1" /> |
| 173 | + <BlockMath math="\frac{9}{25} + \cos^2 \theta = 1" /> |
| 174 | + <BlockMath math="\cos^2 \theta = 1 - \frac{9}{25} = \frac{16}{25}" /> |
| 175 | + <BlockMath math="\cos \theta = \pm \frac{4}{5}" /> |
| 176 | +</div> |
| 177 | + |
| 178 | +Since <InlineMath math="\theta" /> is in quadrant II, then <InlineMath math="\cos \theta < 0" />. |
| 179 | +Therefore, <InlineMath math="\cos \theta = -\frac{4}{5}" /> |
| 180 | + |
| 181 | +Next, calculate the other trigonometric functions: |
| 182 | + |
| 183 | +<div className="flex flex-col gap-4"> |
| 184 | + <BlockMath math="\tan \theta = \frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta} = \frac{3/5}{-4/5} = -\frac{3}{4}" /> |
| 185 | + <BlockMath math="\csc \theta = \frac{1}{\sin \theta} = \frac{5}{3}" /> |
| 186 | + <BlockMath math="\sec \theta = \frac{1}{\cos \theta} = -\frac{5}{4}" /> |
| 187 | + <BlockMath math="\cot \theta = \frac{1}{\tan \theta} = -\frac{4}{3}" /> |
| 188 | +</div> |
| 189 | + |
| 190 | +## Exercises |
| 191 | + |
| 192 | +1. Simplify the expression <InlineMath math="\frac{\tan \theta \cdot \cos \theta}{\sin \theta}" /> |
| 193 | + |
| 194 | +2. Prove the identity <InlineMath math="\frac{\sin \theta}{1 + \cos \theta} = \frac{1 - \cos \theta}{\sin \theta}" /> |
| 195 | + |
| 196 | +3. If <InlineMath math="\cos \theta = \frac{5}{13}" /> and <InlineMath math="270° < \theta < 360°" />, determine the values of all trigonometric functions. |
| 197 | + |
| 198 | +4. Simplify <InlineMath math="\sin^4 \theta - \cos^4 \theta" /> |
| 199 | + |
| 200 | +5. If <InlineMath math="\tan \theta = \frac{4}{3}" /> and <InlineMath math="\sin \theta < 0" />, determine the values of <InlineMath math="\sin \theta" /> and <InlineMath math="\cos \theta" />. |
| 201 | + |
| 202 | +### Answer Key |
| 203 | + |
| 204 | +1. Let's simplify step by step: |
| 205 | + |
| 206 | + <div className="flex flex-col gap-4"> |
| 207 | + <BlockMath math="\frac{\tan \theta \cdot \cos \theta}{\sin \theta} = \frac{\frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta} \cdot \cos \theta}{\sin \theta}" /> |
| 208 | + <BlockMath math="= \frac{\sin \theta}{\sin \theta} = 1" /> |
| 209 | + </div> |
| 210 | + |
| 211 | +2. To prove the identity, we will transform the left side: |
| 212 | + |
| 213 | + <div className="flex flex-col gap-4"> |
| 214 | + <BlockMath math="\frac{\sin \theta}{1 + \cos \theta} = \frac{\sin \theta}{1 + \cos \theta} \cdot \frac{1 - \cos \theta}{1 - \cos \theta}" /> |
| 215 | + <BlockMath math="= \frac{\sin \theta (1 - \cos \theta)}{(1 + \cos \theta)(1 - \cos \theta)}" /> |
| 216 | + <BlockMath math="= \frac{\sin \theta (1 - \cos \theta)}{1 - \cos^2 \theta}" /> |
| 217 | + <BlockMath math="= \frac{\sin \theta (1 - \cos \theta)}{\sin^2 \theta}" /> |
| 218 | + <BlockMath math="= \frac{1 - \cos \theta}{\sin \theta}" /> |
| 219 | + </div> |
| 220 | + |
| 221 | +3. Given <InlineMath math="\cos \theta = \frac{5}{13}" /> in quadrant IV. |
| 222 | + |
| 223 | + Finding <InlineMath math="\sin \theta" />: |
| 224 | + |
| 225 | + <div className="flex flex-col gap-4"> |
| 226 | + <BlockMath math="\sin^2 \theta = 1 - \cos^2 \theta = 1 - \frac{25}{169} = \frac{144}{169}" /> |
| 227 | + <BlockMath math="\sin \theta = -\frac{12}{13} \text{ (negative in quadrant IV)}" /> |
| 228 | + </div> |
| 229 | + |
| 230 | + Other trigonometric functions: |
| 231 | + |
| 232 | + <div className="flex flex-col gap-4"> |
| 233 | + <BlockMath math="\tan \theta = \frac{-12/13}{5/13} = -\frac{12}{5}" /> |
| 234 | + <BlockMath math="\csc \theta = -\frac{13}{12}" /> |
| 235 | + <BlockMath math="\sec \theta = \frac{13}{5}" /> |
| 236 | + <BlockMath math="\cot \theta = -\frac{5}{12}" /> |
| 237 | + </div> |
| 238 | + |
| 239 | +4. Use difference of squares factoring: |
| 240 | + |
| 241 | + <div className="flex flex-col gap-4"> |
| 242 | + <BlockMath math="\sin^4 \theta - \cos^4 \theta = (\sin^2 \theta)^2 - (\cos^2 \theta)^2" /> |
| 243 | + <BlockMath math="= (\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta)(\sin^2 \theta - \cos^2 \theta)" /> |
| 244 | + <BlockMath math="= 1 \cdot (\sin^2 \theta - \cos^2 \theta)" /> |
| 245 | + <BlockMath math="= \sin^2 \theta - \cos^2 \theta" /> |
| 246 | + </div> |
| 247 | + |
| 248 | +5. Given <InlineMath math="\tan \theta = \frac{4}{3}" /> and <InlineMath math="\sin \theta < 0" />. |
| 249 | + |
| 250 | + Since <InlineMath math="\tan \theta > 0" /> and <InlineMath math="\sin \theta < 0" />, then <InlineMath math="\cos \theta < 0" /> (quadrant III). |
| 251 | + |
| 252 | + Use the identity <InlineMath math="1 + \tan^2 \theta = \sec^2 \theta" />: |
| 253 | + |
| 254 | + <div className="flex flex-col gap-4"> |
| 255 | + <BlockMath math="1 + \frac{16}{9} = \sec^2 \theta" /> |
| 256 | + <BlockMath math="\sec^2 \theta = \frac{25}{9}" /> |
| 257 | + <BlockMath math="\sec \theta = -\frac{5}{3} \text{ (negative in quadrant III)}" /> |
| 258 | + <BlockMath math="\cos \theta = -\frac{3}{5}" /> |
| 259 | + </div> |
| 260 | + |
| 261 | + For <InlineMath math="\sin \theta" />: |
| 262 | + |
| 263 | + <div className="flex flex-col gap-4"> |
| 264 | + <BlockMath math="\tan \theta = \frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta}" /> |
| 265 | + <BlockMath math="\frac{4}{3} = \frac{\sin \theta}{-3/5}" /> |
| 266 | + <BlockMath math="\sin \theta = \frac{4}{3} \cdot \left(-\frac{3}{5}\right) = -\frac{4}{5}" /> |
| 267 | + </div> |
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