SOLUTION: tan x is greater than 0. what quadrant does this lie in. thank you for any help

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Question 303762: tan x is greater than 0. what quadrant does this lie in. thank you for any help
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
tangent = y/x, so it's positive when x and y have the same sign.
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Don't memorize these, use the unit circle.