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: 36

Answer

Exact value of $\sin \frac{11\pi}{6} = -\frac{1}{2}$

Work Step by Step

To find exact value of $\sin \frac{11\pi}{6}$, let's find its reference angle first. As $ \frac{11\pi}{6}$ terminates in quadrant IV - The reference angle = $2\pi - \frac{11\pi}{6}$ = $\frac{\pi}{6}$ As $ \frac{5\pi}{4}$ terminates in quadrant IV, its $\sin$ will be negative. Therefore by reference angle theorem- $\sin \frac{11\pi}{6}$ = $-\sin\frac{\pi}{6}$ = $-\frac{1}{2}$
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