SOLUTION: How to find the value of θ in standard position and the corresponding reference angle of this given statement? sin θ= -1/2 and cos θ > 0

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Question 871884: How to find the value of θ in standard position and the corresponding reference angle of this given statement?
sin θ= -1/2 and cos θ > 0

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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How to find the value of θ in standard position and the corresponding reference angle of this given statement?
sin θ= -1/2 and cos θ > 0
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sin is negative in QIII and QIV
cos is positive in QI and QIV
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So theta is in QIV.
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The reference angle for sin = 1/2 is 30 degrees
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Therefore theta = 360-30 = 330 degrees.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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