document.write( "Question 927015: Suppose sin(X) = 4/5, and the terminal side of X is in quadrant II.
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document.write( "A.Find cos(x).
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document.write( "B.Use a double-angle formula to find sin(2x).
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document.write( "C.Use a double-angle formula to find cos(2x) \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #562659 by lwsshak3(11628)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Suppose sin(X) = 4/5, and the terminal side of X is in quadrant II. \n" ); document.write( "A.Find cos(x)=-3/5 (working with a (3-4-5) reference right triangle in quadrant II where sin>0, cos<0 \n" ); document.write( "B.Use a double-angle formula to find sin(2x)=2sinxcosx=2*4/5*-3/5=-24/25 \n" ); document.write( "C.Use a double-angle formula to find cos(2x)=cos^2(x)-sin^2(x)=9/25-16/25=-7/25 \n" ); document.write( "check: \n" ); document.write( "sinx=4/5 \n" ); document.write( "x≈126.87˚ \n" ); document.write( "2x=253.74 \n" ); document.write( "sin(2x)=sin(253.74)≈-0.9600 \n" ); document.write( "exact value as computed=-24/25=-0.9600 \n" ); document.write( "cos(2x)=cos(253.74)≈-0.2800 \n" ); document.write( "exact value as computed=-7/25=-0.2800 \n" ); document.write( " |