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document.write( "Given sinx=-(2)/(3), 180 degrees less than or equal to, x, less than or equal to 270 degrees and cosy=(4)/(7), 270 degrees less than or equal to, y, less than or equal to 360 degrees, find the exact value of tan(x+y). \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #777495 by greenestamps(13203)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! \n" ); document.write( "(1a) Given sinx = -2/3 in quadrant III, use sin^2 + cos^2 = 1 to find cosx, and give it the negative value since cosine is negative in quadrant III. \n" ); document.write( "(1b) Given cosy 4/7 in quadrant IV, use sin^2 + cos^2 = 1 to find sinx, and give it the negative value since sine is negative in quadrant IV. \n" ); document.write( "(2a) Find sin(x+y), using sin(x+y) = sinx*cosy+cosx*siny \n" ); document.write( "(2b) Find cos(x+y), using cos(x+y) = cosx*cosy-sinx*siny \n" ); document.write( "(3) Find tan (x+y), using tan(x+y) = sin(x+y)/cos(x+y) \n" ); document.write( "If you find you are still struggling with this, re-post showing the work you have done. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |