document.write( "Question 652320: find sin theta if cos theta = 5/13 and theta terminates in QI \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #407953 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! find sin theta if cos theta = 5/13 and theta terminates in QI \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "cos = x/r, so x = 5 and r = 13 \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "Solve for \"y\": \n" ); document.write( "y^2 = r^2-x^2 \n" ); document.write( "y = sqrt[13^2-5^2) = sqrt[169-25] = sqrt(144) = 12 \n" ); document.write( "----- \n" ); document.write( "Ans: sin = y/r = 12/13 \n" ); document.write( "========================== \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( " |