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The terminal side of θ passes through the point (−9,10). What is the exact value of sinθ in simplified form?

 

A. −9√181/181

 

B. 9√181/181

 

C. 10√181/181

 

D. −10√181/181

 Nov 14, 2019
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Calculate the hypotenuse of the right triangle formed by negative x axis and the point and the origin

 

hyp^2 = (-9)^2 + 10^2 = 181

hyp = sqrt (181)

 

Sin = opp/hyp      (use reference angle  that is negative x axis and the hypotenuse)

      10/sqrt181     or 10 sqrt181 / 181

 Nov 14, 2019
edited by ElectricPavlov  Nov 14, 2019
edited by ElectricPavlov  Nov 14, 2019

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