SOLUTION: Let θ be an angle in quadrant II such that sinθ= 12/13 Find the exact values of secθ and tan

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Question 975235: Let θ be an angle in quadrant II such that sinθ= 12/13
Find the exact values of secθ and tan
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let θ be an angle in quadrant II such that sinθ= 12/13
Find the exact values of secθ and tan
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By deinition sin = y/r
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Since sin(t) = 12/13, y = 12 and r = 13
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Note: x is negative in QII
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x = -sqrt[13^2-12^2] = -5
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Your Problem:
sec(t) = r/x = -13/5
tan(t) = y/x = -12/5
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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