SOLUTION: Determine the function that satisfies the following conditions.
Find sin(theta) when cos(theta)=0.271 and tan(theta)<0
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Question 662860: Determine the function that satisfies the following conditions.
Find sin(theta) when cos(theta)=0.271 and tan(theta)<0
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You can put this solution on YOUR website! Find sin(theta) when cos(theta)=0.271 and tan(theta)<0
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You get 2 values for the sine, + and minus
Use the fact that the tangent is <0 in Q2 and Q4 to know which one is correct.