SOLUTION: If sin x = {{{12/13}}} where {{{pi/2 <= x <= pi}}}, determine: a) {{{sin (x/2)}}} b) {{{sec (x/2)}}}

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If sin x =12/13, where pi/2 <= x <= pi, determine:
a) sin (x/2)
b) sec (x/2)
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You are working with a reference angle in quadrant II where sin>0 and cos<0
sin x=12/13 (given)
cosx=-5/13
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a) Using half-angle formula for sin
sin x/2=√[(1-cosx)/2]=√[(1+5/13)/2]=√[(18/13)/2]=√[(18/26]
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b) Using half-angle formula for cos then taking the reciprocal
cos x/2=-√[(1-cosx)/2]=-√[(1-5/13)/2]=-√[(8/13)/2]=-√[(8/26]
sec x/2=1/(cos x/2)=-√(26/8)
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