SOLUTION: If θ is a second quadrant angle and sinθ=15/17 , then find an exact value for 2sinθ+ 3cosθ Thanks

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Question 935988: If θ is a second quadrant angle and sinθ=15/17 , then find an exact value for
2sinθ+ 3cosθ
Thanks
Answer by lwsshak3(11628) About Me  (Show Source):
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If θ is a second quadrant angle and sinθ=15/17 , then find an exact value for
2sinθ+ 3cosθ
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sinx=15/17
cosx=-√1-(15/17)^2)=-√274/17
2sinx+3cosx=30/17-3√274/17=3(10-√274)/17