Question #cb95b

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Anjali G
May 11, 2017

#tan theta = -3/4#

Explanation:

Because #sintheta# is positive and #costheta# is negative, #theta# must be in quadrant 2.

Use pythagorean theorem to find the adjacent side length:
#a^2+3^2=5^2#

#a^2=25-9#

#a=sqrt16=4#

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#tan theta = -3/4#

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