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document.write( "Write sin t in terms of sec t ; quadrant IV\r
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document.write( "[ request to tutors: I am confused about whether we have a positive or negative sign in such problems. If you could please explain the steps I would greatly appreciate it] \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #831551 by ikleyn(52793)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! .\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Hey, there is no any need to memorize the signs of trigonometry functions in four quadrants.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Saying honestly, I think that it is impossible to memorize, if you do not understand the meaning of trigonometry functions, \n" ); document.write( "and there is no need to memorize (no need to fill your mind by the stuff which you do not understand): it is bad way of teaching.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "You need to imagine mentally the unit circle as a watch clock face.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "The sine function sin(t) is vertical coordinate of the arrow's end: \n" ); document.write( "it is in positive domain in Q1 and Q2 and in negative domain in Q3 and Q4.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Similar for the cosine function cos(t): it is horizontal coordinate of the arrow's end, \n" ); document.write( "and therefore it is positive in Q1 and Q4 and negative in Q2 and Q3.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "As soon as you understand it, the way is open for you to move forward, \n" ); document.write( "and your mind is free from the useless stuff.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |