Trig And Geometry Db0Db5
1. Given that $\sin \theta = \frac{5}{13}$ and $\theta$ is acute, find:
(a) $\tan \theta$
(b) $\csc \theta$
(c) $\sin \theta$
(d) $\cos \theta$
(e) $\cot \theta$
2. (a) Find the lengths of the lines joining the following pairs of points:
i. $(3, -5)$ and $(4, -3)$
ii. $(-2, 7)$ and $(3, -2)$
(b) Find the gradients of the lines joining the following pairs of points:
i. $(7, -9)$ and $(2, 5)$
ii. $(-2, -1)$ and $(6, 7)$
(c) The point $M$ divides the line $PQ$, where the coordinates of $P(3,2)$ and $Q(4,1)$ respectively in the ratio $3: -2$. Find the coordinates of $M$.
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### Step 1: Trigonometric values
1. We know $\sin \theta = \frac{5}{13}$ and $\theta$ is acute.
2. Use the Pythagorean identity: $$\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta = 1$$
3. Substitute $\sin \theta$: $$\left(\frac{5}{13}\right)^2 + \cos^2 \theta = 1$$
4. Calculate: $$\frac{25}{169} + \cos^2 \theta = 1$$
5. Solve for $\cos^2 \theta$: $$\cos^2 \theta = 1 - \frac{25}{169} = \frac{169}{169} - \frac{25}{169} = \frac{144}{169}$$
6. Since $\theta$ is acute, $\cos \theta = \frac{12}{13}$.
7. Calculate $\tan \theta$: $$\tan \theta = \frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta} = \frac{\frac{5}{13}}{\frac{12}{13}} = \frac{5}{12}$$
8. Calculate $\csc \theta$: $$\csc \theta = \frac{1}{\sin \theta} = \frac{1}{\frac{5}{13}} = \frac{13}{5}$$
9. $\sin \theta$ is given as $\frac{5}{13}$.
10. $\cos \theta$ is $\frac{12}{13}$.
11. Calculate $\cot \theta$: $$\cot \theta = \frac{1}{\tan \theta} = \frac{1}{\frac{5}{12}} = \frac{12}{5}$$
### Step 2: Lengths of lines
Length formula between points $(x_1,y_1)$ and $(x_2,y_2)$:
$$\text{Length} = \sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2}$$
(a) i. Between $(3, -5)$ and $(4, -3)$:
$$\sqrt{(4-3)^2 + (-3+5)^2} = \sqrt{1^2 + 2^2} = \sqrt{1 + 4} = \sqrt{5}$$
(a) ii. Between $(-2, 7)$ and $(3, -2)$:
$$\sqrt{(3+2)^2 + (-2-7)^2} = \sqrt{5^2 + (-9)^2} = \sqrt{25 + 81} = \sqrt{106}$$
### Step 3: Gradients of lines
Gradient formula:
$$m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}$$
(b) i. Between $(7, -9)$ and $(2, 5)$:
$$m = \frac{5 - (-9)}{2 - 7} = \frac{14}{-5} = -\frac{14}{5}$$
(b) ii. Between $(-2, -1)$ and $(6, 7)$:
$$m = \frac{7 - (-1)}{6 - (-2)} = \frac{8}{8} = 1$$
### Step 4: Coordinates of point $M$
Point $M$ divides $PQ$ in ratio $3 : -2$.
Coordinates formula for division in ratio $m:n$:
$$M = \left( \frac{mx_2 + nx_1}{m+n}, \frac{my_2 + ny_1}{m+n} \right)$$
Here, $P(3,2)$, $Q(4,1)$, $m=3$, $n=-2$.
Calculate denominator:
$$m + n = 3 + (-2) = 1$$
Calculate $x$ coordinate:
$$x_M = \frac{3 \times 4 + (-2) \times 3}{1} = \frac{12 - 6}{1} = 6$$
Calculate $y$ coordinate:
$$y_M = \frac{3 \times 1 + (-2) \times 2}{1} = \frac{3 - 4}{1} = -1$$
So, $M = (6, -1)$.
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### Final answers:
1. (a) $\tan \theta = \frac{5}{12}$
(b) $\csc \theta = \frac{13}{5}$
(c) $\sin \theta = \frac{5}{13}$
(d) $\cos \theta = \frac{12}{13}$
(e) $\cot \theta = \frac{12}{5}$
2. (a) i. Length = $\sqrt{5}$
(a) ii. Length = $\sqrt{106}$
(b) i. Gradient = $-\frac{14}{5}$
(b) ii. Gradient = $1$
(c) Coordinates of $M = (6, -1)$