SOLUTION: Find the exact value of cos theta if the terminal side of theta in standard position contains the point (6,-8)
a. -4/5
b. 3/5
c. 4/5
d. -3/5
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Question 340962: Find the exact value of cos theta if the terminal side of theta in standard position contains the point (6,-8)
a. -4/5
b. 3/5
c. 4/5
d. -3/5
Answer by jrfrunner(365) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
given point (6,-8) means x=6, y=-8
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cos(theta)=x/r where
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