Precalculus (10th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Trigonometric Functions - 6.2 Trigonometric Functions: Unit Circle Approach - 6.2 Assess Your Understanding - Page 378: 6

Answer

$y=-\frac{1}{2}$

Work Step by Step

We know that $x^2+y^2=1$. Substitute $\frac{\sqrt3}{2}$ to $x$ to obtain: $(\frac{\sqrt3}{2})^2+y^2=1\\ y^2=1-(\frac{\sqrt3}{2})^2\\ y^2=1-\frac{3}{4}\\ y^2=\frac{1}{4}\\ \sqrt{y^2}=\pm \sqrt{\frac{1}{4}}\\ y=\pm \frac{1}{2}$ Since the point is in the fourth quadrant, then $y$ must be negative. Thus, $y=-\frac{1}{2}.$
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