SOLUTION: Find sin t, cos t, and tan t when the terminal side of an angle of t radians passes through the given point. 1) (-π, 2)

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Question 899173: Find sin t, cos t, and tan t when the terminal side of an angle of t radians passes through the given point.
1) (-π, 2)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find sin t, cos t, and tan t when the terminal side of an angle of t radians passes through the given point. 1) (-π, 2)
x = -pi
y = 2
So, r = sqrt(pi^2 + 4)
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sin = y/r = 2/sqrt(pi^2+4)
cos = x/r = -pi/sqrt(pi^2+4)
tan = y/x = -2/pi
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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