SOLUTION: A point P is often identified in mathematics using the notation P(x,y) to reference a point at coordinates (x,y). If P(11/12,y) is on the unit circle in quadrant IV, then y=

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Question 1192912: A point P is often identified in mathematics using the notation P(x,y) to reference a point at coordinates (x,y).
If P(11/12,y) is on the unit circle in quadrant IV, then y=
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Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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x^2+y^2=1
(121/144)+y^2=1
y^2=23/144
y=sqrt(23)/12

Answer by math_helper(2461) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

+%2811%2F12%29%5E2+%2B+y%5E2+=+1%5E2+
++y%5E2+=+1+-+121%2F144+
++y%5E2+=+144%2F144+-+121%2F144+
++y+=+-sqrt%2823%29%2F12+ <---- take negative root (Q4)