SOLUTION: if cos theta = (-3/5) and tan theta>0, find csc theta

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Question 842390: if cos theta = (-3/5) and tan theta>0, find csc theta
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if cos theta = (-3/5) and tan theta>0, find csc theta
given data shows theta to be in quadrant III in which cos<0, tan>0, sin<0
working with a (3-4-5) reference right triangle in quadrant III
csc theta=5/4