SOLUTION: If cosA = -6/7, in quadrant 2, determine the exact value of tan2A. I found the opposite of angle A to be {{{ sqrt(85) }}} by making a right-angled triangle. After using doubl

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Question 957480: If cosA = -6/7, in quadrant 2, determine the exact value of tan2A.
I found the opposite of angle A to be +sqrt%2885%29+ by making a right-angled triangle.
After using double angle formula for tangent, I get an exact answer of +-36sqrt%2885%29%2F147+ but I'm not sure if it's correct.

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If cosA = -6/7, in quadrant 2, determine the exact value of tan2A.
I found the opposite of angle A to be +sqrt%2885%29+ by making a right-angled triangle.
After using double angle formula for tangent, I get an exact answer of +-36sqrt%2885%29%2F147+ but I'm not sure if it's correct.
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You can use a calculator to check.
It's not correct.