SOLUTION: suppose sin of theta equals 5/8 and tan of theta is negative. sketch the approximate angle of rotation theta.

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Question 852594: suppose sin of theta equals 5/8 and tan of theta is negative. sketch the approximate angle of rotation theta.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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suppose sin of theta equals 5/8 and tan of theta is negative. sketch the approximate angle of rotation theta.
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If sin is positive and tan is negative, theta is in QII.
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Reference angle = arcsin(5/8) = 38.68 degrees
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Ans: 180-38.68 = 141.32 degrees
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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