SOLUTION: If sin x = 4/5 and x is an angle in Quadrant II, find the value of tan x.

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Question 814279: If sin x = 4/5 and x is an angle in Quadrant II, find the value of tan x.
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You take the negative root because is a Quadrant II angle. Then divide sine by cosine to get tangent.

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