Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305071751
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-175-9

Chapter 6 - Section 6.3 - Trigonometric Functions of Angles - 6.3 Exercises - Page 499: 28

Answer

Exact value of $\cos (-\frac{11\pi}{6}) = \frac{\sqrt 3}{2}$

Work Step by Step

To find exact value of $\cos (-\frac{11\pi}{6})$, let's find its reference angle first. As $ -\frac{11\pi}{6}$ terminates in quadrant I - The reference angle = $(-\frac{11\pi}{6}) + 2\pi$ = $\frac{\pi}{6}$ As $ (-\frac{11\pi}{6})$ terminates in quadrant I, its $\cos$ will be positive. Therefore by reference angle theorem- $\cos (- \frac{11\pi}{6})$ = $\cos\frac{\pi}{6}$ = $\frac{\sqrt 3}{2}$
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