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Find θ if

cosθ= 4/ 7 and sinθ is negative.

a.30°
b. 45°
c. 60°
d. 75°

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Final answer:

The value of θ when cosθ = 4/7 and sinθ is negative is 75°.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find θ given that cosθ = 4/7 and sinθ is negative, we can use the unit circle. Since cosθ = 4/7, we know that the x-coordinate of the point on the unit circle corresponding to θ is 4/7. Since sinθ is negative, we know that the y-coordinate is negative as well. The only option that satisfies these conditions is option (d) 75°.

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