SOLUTION: what does it mean when it says write the first expression in terms of the second if the terminal point determined by t is in the given quadrant. tan(t), sin(t); in Quadrant IV

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Question 1094300: what does it mean when it says write the first expression in terms of the second if the terminal point determined by t is in the given quadrant.
tan(t), sin(t); in Quadrant IV

Answer by ikleyn(52794) About Me  (Show Source):
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tan(t) = sin%28t%29%2Fcos%28t%29 = sin%28t%29%2Fsqrt%281-sin%5E2%28t%29%29.


square root is considered with the sign "+" . 


Trigonometric functions sine and tan  both are negative in QIV.