SOLUTION: A point on the terminal side of angle theta is given. Find the exact value of the indicated trigonometric function of theta. (18,24) Find sin theta. If you could solve it ste

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Question 959891: A point on the terminal side of angle theta is given. Find the exact value of the indicated trigonometric function of theta.
(18,24) Find sin theta.
If you could solve it step by step so I could understand it I would greatly appreciate it.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

(18,24) Find sin theta.
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Find the radius, the distance from (0,0) to the point.
r+=+sqrt%28y%5E2+%2B+x%5E2%29+=+sqrt%28900%29+=+30
sine = y/r = 24/30
sine = 0.8