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Find the exact value of each of the remaining trignometric function of x

cos x = -3/5, x in quadrant III

 Nov 8, 2014

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I did one like this just recently.

3rd quad

cosx=-3/5        

sinx=-4/5

tanx=4/3

cos is adj/hyp = 3/5

so opp must be 4

it is the third quad so sine, cos, sec and cosec are negative and tan and cot are positive.

I haven't explained it brilliantly I know that but maybe you understand.  

 Nov 8, 2014
 #1
avatar+118725 
+5
Best Answer

I did one like this just recently.

3rd quad

cosx=-3/5        

sinx=-4/5

tanx=4/3

cos is adj/hyp = 3/5

so opp must be 4

it is the third quad so sine, cos, sec and cosec are negative and tan and cot are positive.

I haven't explained it brilliantly I know that but maybe you understand.  

Melody Nov 8, 2014

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