Ask Question
10 April, 12:27

If cos theta is - 5/13 and sin θ < 0, what is tan θ?

+3
Answers (1)
  1. 10 April, 14:14
    0
    Take the right angled triangle with sides 13, 12 and 5. sine theta will be 12/13

    When sin theta < 0 and cos theta < 0 we are in the third quadrant so sin theta will be - 12/13

    tan theta = sin theta / cos theta = - 5/13 / - 12/13 = - 5*13 / - 12*13 = 5/12
Know the Answer?
Not Sure About the Answer?
Find an answer to your question ✅ “If cos theta is - 5/13 and sin θ < 0, what is tan θ? ...” in 📘 Mathematics if you're in doubt about the correctness of the answers or there's no answer, then try to use the smart search and find answers to the similar questions.
Search for Other Answers