SOLUTION: the terminal side of an angle in standard position passes through the point (-1,5). Calculate the values of the six trigonometric functions for angle.

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Question 1031036: the terminal side of an angle in standard position passes through the point (-1,5). Calculate the values of the six trigonometric functions for angle.
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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the terminal side of an angle in standard position passes through the point (-1,5). Calculate the values of the six trigonometric functions for angle.
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x = -1
y = 5
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r+=+sqrt%28y%5E2+%2B+x%5E2%29+=+sqrt%2826%29
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sin = y/r
cos = x/r
tan = y/x
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cot = 1/tan
sec = 1/cos
csc = 1/sin

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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he terminal side of an angle in standard position passes through the point (-1,5). Calculate the values of the six trigonometric functions for angle.
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Notice:: The terminal point is in QII where x is negative and y is positive.
x = -1 ; y = 5 ; So, r = sqrt[1^2+5^2] = sqrt(26)
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sin = y/r = 5/sqrt(26)
cos = x/r = -1/sqrt(26)
tan = y/x = -1/5
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csc = 1/sin
sec = 1/cos
cot = 1/tan
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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