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If Θ is in quadrant III and tanΘ >0, then x is negative. True or false.

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Answer:

True

Explanation:

We know that
tan\theta=(sin\theta)/(cos\theta),
sin\theta<0 in Quadrant III, and
cos\theta<0 in Quadrant III. Thus, x is indeed negative since
cos\theta<0.

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