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what is sec and cot when sin = -2/5

 Nov 8, 2015
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This is either a 3rd or 4th quadrant angle.....

 

And sine = y/r  .....we need to find x

 

x = [ plus/minus] sqrt (5^2 -2^2) =  [plus / minus]sqrt(21)

 

sec = r/x  =  (plus/ minus)5/sqrt(21)

 

cot = x/y  = (plus/ minus) sqrt(21) / 2

 

 

cool cool cool

 Nov 8, 2015

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