SOLUTION: Please help me solve the following equation: If cos(x)=8/17 and 270° < a < 360°, then sin(x) equals? Thank-You for helping

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Question 797530: Please help me solve the following equation: If cos(x)=8/17 and 270° < a < 360°, then sin(x) equals?
Thank-You for helping
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Please help me solve the following equation: If cos(x)=8/17 and 270° < a < 360°, then sin(x) equals?
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sin%28x%29+=+sqrt%281+-+cos%5E2%28x%29%29
sine is negative in Q4
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Not sure what the a is about.