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Consider this equation. cos(θ)= -3/10 If θis an angle in quadrant II, what is the value of tan (θ)?

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Consider this equation. cos(θ)= -3/10 If θis an angle in quadrant II, what is the-example-1

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Answer:

C)

Explanation:

Trigonometry ratio:


\sf Cos \ \theta = (Adjacent \ side)/(hypotenuse)=(-3)/(10)

We need to find the opposite side using Pythagorean theorem.

opposite side² = hypotenuse² - adjacent side²

= 10² - (-3)²

= 100 - 9

= 91

opposite side = √91


\sf tan \ \theta = (opposite \ side)/(adjacent \ side)


\sf = (√(91))/(3)

In quadrant II, value of tan
\theta is negative.


\sf tan \ \theta = -(√(91))/(3)

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