SOLUTION: If cos t= -15/17 and if the terminal point by t is in quadrant III, find (tan t cot t + csc t)

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Question 1110338: If cos t= -15/17 and if the terminal point by t is in quadrant III, find
(tan t cot t + csc t)
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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If cos is -15/17
this is an 8-15-17 right triangle
tangent t is -8/-15 or 8/15
ctn t is 15/8
that product is 1.
csc t is 17/-8
sum is 1-17/8 or (-9/8)