SOLUTION: Let θ be an angle in quadrant II such that secθ=-(13)/(12)
Find the exact values of cotθ and sinθ...
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Question 586488: Let θ be an angle in quadrant II such that secθ=-(13)/(12)
Find the exact values of cotθ and sinθ... Found 2 solutions by stanbon, solver91311:Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let θ be an angle in quadrant II such that secθ=-(13)/(12)
Find the exact values of cotθ and sinθ...
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In QII x is negative and y is positive.
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sec(theta) = r/x = -13/12 implies that r = 13 and x = -12
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Then y^2 = 13^2-12^2 = 169-144 = 25
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y = +5
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sin = y/r = 5/13
cos = x/r = -12/13
tan = y/x = -5/12
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csc = r/y = 13/5
sec = -13/12
cot = -12/5
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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