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Question 388699: Please help.
If sin θ < 0 and tan θ = −4/5, in which quardrant does θ terminate?
a)I
b)II
c)III
d)IV
Thanks
Kamla

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Please help.
If sin θ < 0 and tan θ = −4/5, in which quardrant does θ terminate?
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tan = y/x
If tan is negative either x or y must be negative.
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sin = y/r
r is never negative, so y must be netative
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Conclusion: y is negative so x must be positive.
What Quadrant is that?
Cheers,
Stan H.
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a)I
b)II
c)III
d)IV

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