SOLUTION: If cot=1.5 and it is in quadrant 3 whats the value of sin

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Question 496119: If cot=1.5 and it is in quadrant 3 whats the value of sin
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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If cot=1.5 and it is in quadrant 3 whats the value of sin
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sin is negative in the 3rd quadrant.
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cot = x/y = 3/2
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I x = 3 and y = 2, then r = sqrt[2^2+3^2] = sqrt(13)
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Answer: sin = y/r = -2/sqrt(13)
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Cheers,
Stan H.