SOLUTION: Find the sin theta; cot theta = -1/3, theta in quadrant IV

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Question 1119556: Find the sin theta;
cot theta = -1/3, theta in quadrant IV
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the sin theta;
cot theta = -1/3, theta in quadrant IV
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sin = sqrt(1-cos^2) = sqrt(8/9) = 2sqrt(2)/3
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In Q4 sine is negative.
--> -2sqrt(2)/3
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