SOLUTION: If theta terminates in Quadrent II and sin theta = 12/13, find cos theta

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Question 458560: If theta terminates in Quadrent II and sin theta = 12/13, find cos theta
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If theta terminates in Quadrent II and sin theta = 12/13, find cos theta
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sin x=12/13 in quadrant II
we are working with a 5-12-13 right triangle in quadrant II where the cosine is negative.
cos x=-5/13