Prentice Hall Algebra 2
    1. Reasoning Which expression gives the correct value of csc 60°?
      1. sine open open , 60 super negative 1 end super , close degrees close
      2. open sine , 60 degrees close super negative 1 end super
      3. open cosine , 60 degrees close super negative 1 end super
    2. Which expression in part (a) represents sine . open , 1 sixteth , close to the composition . question mark

C Challenge

  1. Reasoning Each branch of y equals secant x  and y equals csc x  is a curve. Explain why these curves cannot be parabolas. (Hint: Do parabolas have asymptotes?)
  2. Reasoning Consider the relationship between the graphs of y equals cosine x  and y equals cosine 3 x .  Use the relationship to explain the distance between successive branches of the graphs of y equals secant x  and y equals secant 3 x .
    1. Graph y equals co-tangent x comma y equals co-tangent 2 x comma y equals co-tangent open negative 2 x close comma  and y equals co-tangent , 1 half , x  on the same axes.
    2. Make a Conjecture Describe how the graph of y equals co-tangent b x  changes as the value of b changes.

Standardized Test Prep

GRIDDED RESPONSE

SAT/ACT

For Exercises 65–68, suppose cosine theta equals , 3 fifths  and sine theta greater than 0 .  Enter each answer as a fraction.

  1. What is tan θ?
  2. What is sec θ?
  3. What is cot θ?
  4. What is csc θ?

For Exercises 69–70, suppose tan theta equals , 4 thirds  and negative , pi over 2 , less than or equal to theta less than , pi over 2 . .  Enter each answer as a decimal. Round your answer to the nearest tenth, if necessary.

  1. What is co-tangent theta plus cosine theta question mark
  2. What is open sine theta close open co-tangent theta close question mark

Mixed Review

Find the amplitude and period of each function. Describe any phase shift and vertical shift in the graph. See Lesson 13-7.

  1. y equals 2 sine x minus 5
  2. y equals negative cosine open x plus 4 close minus 7
  3. y equals negative 3 sine . open . x plus , pi over 6 . close . plus 4
  4. y equals 5 cosine pi open x minus 1 . 5 close minus 8

Sketch a normal curve for each distribution. Label the x-axis values at one, two, and three standard deviations from the mean. See Lesson 11-9.

  1. mean = 25, standard deviation = 5
  2. mean = 25, standard deviation = 10

Get Ready! To prepare for Lesson 14-1, do Exercises 77–79.

Determine whether each equation is true for all real numbers x. Explain your reasoning. See Lesson 1-4.

  1. 2 x plus 3 x equals 5 x
  2. negative open 4 x minus 10 close equals 10 minus 4 x
  3. 3 x plus 15 equals 5 open x minus 3 close minus 2 x

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Table of Contents

Prentice Hall Algebra 2 Chapter 1 Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities Chapter 2 Functions, Equations, and Graphs Chapter 3 Linear Systems Chapter 4 Quadratic Functions and Equations Chapter 5 Polynomials and Polynomial Functions Chapter 6 Radical Functions and Rational Exponents Chapter 7 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Chapter 8 Rational Functions Chapter 9 Sequences and Series Chapter 10 Quadratic Relations and Conic Sections Chapter 11 Probability and Statistics Chapter 12 Matrices Chapter 13 Periodic Functions and Trigonometry Chapter 14 Trigonometric Identities and Equations Skills Handbook English/Spanish Illustrated Glossary Selected Answers Index Acknowledgments