SOLUTION: Suppose Θ is an angle in standard position whose terminal side lies in quadrant IV (4). If cos Θ = 8/17, the value of cot Θ = ?

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Question 964335: Suppose Θ is an angle in standard position whose terminal side lies in quadrant IV (4). If cos Θ = 8/17, the value of cot Θ = ?
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Suppose Θ is an angle in standard position whose terminal side lies in quadrant IV (4). If cos Θ = 8/17, the value of cot Θ = ?
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us x in place of Θ
sinx=-sqrt%281-cos%5E2%28x%29%29=-sqrt%281-%2864%2F289%29%29=-sqrt%28225%2F289%29=-15%2F17
cotx=cosx/sinx=-8/15