Trigonometry (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321671775
ISBN 13: 978-0-32167-177-6

Chapter 1 - Trigonometric Functions - Section 1.3 Trigonometric Functions - 1.3 Exercises - Page 26: 34

Answer

Tangent in the second quadrant is negative

Work Step by Step

1. x is negative 2. y is positive 3. Therefore, $\tan\theta=\frac{y}{x}=\frac{+}{-}=-$
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