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the terminal side of an angle in standard position passes through P(-3,-4). What is the value of tanØ

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The value of tanΘ for an angle whose terminal side passes through the point P(-3,-4) is found by calculating the ratio of the y-coordinate to the x-coordinate, which gives tanΘ = 4/3.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks us to find the value of tanΘ given that the terminal side of an angle in standard position passes through the point P(-3,-4). In a rectangular coordinate system, the tangent of an angle Θ is the ratio of the y-coordinate to the x-coordinate of a point on the terminal side of an angle in standard position. Thus, we can calculate tanΘ using the coordinates of point P.

Using the formula tanΘ = y/x, we substitute the values from point P:

tanΘ = (-4)/(-3)

tanΘ = 4/3

Therefore, the value of tanΘ is 4/3.

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