SOLUTION: If cos(theta)=-3/5 and sin<0 find the exact value of tan(theta). Thanks for the help!!

Question 1092702: If cos(theta)=-3/5 and sin<0 find the exact value of tan(theta). Thanks for the help!!
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
They are saying the sin function is negative,
so the angle has to be in either the 3rd or 4th
quadrant
The cos is also negative ( ), which puts
the angle in the 3rd quadrant
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for cos means that forms a 3-4-5
triangle,

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