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Question 1085005: Please help me type the correct answer in each box. Using numerals instead of words. If necessary, use / for the fraction bar(s).
Complete the statements below, simplify all ratios and keep them as improper fractions.
If cos(θ) =-8/17 and sin(θ) is negative, then sin(θ) = ___
and tan(θ) =___.

Answer by Boreal(15235)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This is in the third quadrant, and it is an 8-15-17 right triangle. Therefore, the denominator for sin and cos is 17.
Sin theta is -15/17
tan theta is sin theta/cos theta or +(15/8)

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