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Find the value of csc Θ if cos Θ = - 3/5 180° ≤ Θ < 270°

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Answer:

csc Θ = - 5/4

Explanation:

Consider a coordinate plane. As the range is from 180 to 270, we find that the triangle to be created should be in the 3rd quadrant.

cos Θ = - 3/5

5 ---> hypotenuse

- 3 --> adjacent side

Θ = angle is between the respective sides

We have to find the length of the remaining side, which would be the following:

- √5^2 - (-3)^2 = - √25 - 9

= - √16

= - 4

Remember csc Θ = Hypotenuse/Opposite = 5/-4 = - 5/4

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