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sin is positive (> 0), and cot is negative (< 0), so t is in the 2nd quadrant. Also since cot is < 0, tan will also be < 0
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document.write( "Since y = 3 and r = 5, this is a 3-4-5 Pythagorean triple. Hence, x = - 4 (x is < 0 in the 2nd quadrant)
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