SOLUTION: Find sin theta if tan theta= -5/12 and cos theta>0.

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Question 951283: Find sin theta if tan theta= -5/12 and cos theta>0.
Answer by lwsshak3(11628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find sin theta if tan theta= -5/12 and cos theta>0.
Working with a (5-12-13) reference right triangle in quadrant IV where sin<0, cos>0
sin theta=-5/13

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