document.write( "Question 340962: Find the exact value of cos theta if the terminal side of theta in standard position contains the point (6,-8)\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #244211 by jrfrunner(365)\"\" \"About 
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given point (6,-8) means x=6, y=-8
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