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Given that tan θ = –8∕15 and θ is in quadrant IV, find sin θ. Question 19 options: A) 15∕17 B) –15∕17 C) –8∕17 D) 8∕17

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Answer: C

Explanation:

In the quadrant IV, it is only a cos θ that is positive.

Given that tan θ = –8∕15

Where tan θ = opposite ÷ adjacent

Where opposite = 8 and adjacent = 15

We can find the hypothenus by using pythagorean theorem

Hypothenus = sqrt(15^2 + 8^2)

Hypothenus = sqrt(289)

Hypothenus = 17.

Sin θ = opposite ÷ hypothenus

Sin θ = 8/17

Since Sin θ is also negative in the fourth quadrant, therefore

Sin θ = - 8/17

Option C is correct.

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