SOLUTION: The terminal side of theta lies on the line 8x+6y=0 in quadrant IV. Find theta in standard position.

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Question 1070064: The terminal side of theta lies on the line 8x+6y=0 in quadrant IV. Find theta in standard position.
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The terminal side of theta lies on the line 8x+6y=0 in quadrant IV. Find theta in standard position.
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y = -8/6 x
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y = -4/3 x
If x = 3, y = -4
The point (3,-4) is on the terminal side in QIV.
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theta = arctan(4/3) in QI
theta = 53.13 degrees in standard position
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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