SOLUTION: If sinθ= 5/13 find the exact fraction values for cosθ and tanθ

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Question 867998: If sinθ= 5/13 find the exact fraction values for cosθ and tanθ
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If sinθ= 5/13 find the exact fraction values for cosθ and tanθ
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By definition, sin = y/r
So, y = 5 and r = 13
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Then x = sqrt[13^2-5^2] = 12
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cos(t) = x/r = 12/13
tan(t) = y/x = 5/12
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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