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If Tan t = 1/2, then what are the Trig functions if the point of t is in quadrant IV

 Feb 4, 2015

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Since tan = y/x and every (x, y) point in quadrant IV has a positive x-value and a negative y-value, tangent values in quadrant IV are negative; therefore, there are no values of t in quadrant IV that have a tangent value of +1/2.

 Feb 4, 2015
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Since tan = y/x and every (x, y) point in quadrant IV has a positive x-value and a negative y-value, tangent values in quadrant IV are negative; therefore, there are no values of t in quadrant IV that have a tangent value of +1/2.

geno3141 Feb 4, 2015

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