SOLUTION: Let (−5,-7) be a point on the terminal side of θ. Find the exact values of cosθ , secθ , and cotθ .

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Question 1011237: Let
(−5,-7)
be a point on the terminal side of
θ. Find the exact values of
cosθ
,
secθ
, and
cotθ
.

Found 2 solutions by stanbon, Alan3354:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let (−5,-7)be a point on the terminal side of θ.
Find the exact values of
cosθ = x/r = -5/sqrt(25+49) = -5/sqrt(74)
,
secθ = r/x = -sqrt(74)/5
,
cotθ = x/y = 7/5
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let
(-5,-7)
be a point on the terminal side of
θ. Find the exact values of
cosθ
,
secθ
, and
cotθ
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Find r
r+=+sqrt%28x%5E2+%2B+y%5E2%29+=+sqrt%2874%29
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cos = x/r
sec = 1/cos
cot = x/y