SOLUTION: An angle in standard position with a point (x, y) on the terminal arm has a sine ratio that is sinθ=y/r, where r=________

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Question 1173962: An angle in standard position with a point (x, y) on the terminal arm has a sine ratio that is sinθ=y/r, where r=________
Answer by math_tutor2020(3817) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solving for r leads to:

sin%28theta%29+=+y%2Fr

r%2Asin%28theta%29+=+r%2A%28y%2Fr%29 Multiply both sides by r

r%2Asin%28theta%29+=+y

r+=+y%2F%28sin%28theta%29%29 Divide both sides by sin(theta)