SOLUTION: Find the value of the unique real number x between 0 and 2pi that satisfies the given conditions cos(theta)=-&#8730;2/2 and tan(theta)<0

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Question 1024466: Find the value of the unique real number x between 0 and 2pi that satisfies the given conditions cos(theta)=-√2/2 and tan(theta)<0

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Answer by ikleyn(52790) (Show Source):
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Find the value of the unique real number x between 0 and 2pi that satisfies the given conditions cos(theta)=-√2/2 and tan(theta)<0
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Answer by MathTherapy(10552) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Find the value of the unique real number x between 0 and 2pi that satisfies the given conditions cos(theta)=-√2/2 and tan(theta)<0

is in the quadrant where cos and tan are < 0 (negative), so

SOLUTION: Find the value of the unique real number x between 0 and 2pi that satisfies the given conditions cos(theta)=-&#8730;2/2 and tan(theta)<0

SOLUTION: Find the value of the unique real number x between 0 and 2pi that satisfies the given conditions cos(theta)=-√2/2 and tan(theta)<0