Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305071751
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-175-9

Chapter 5 - Section 5.2 - Trigonometric Functions of Real Numbers - 5.2 Exercises - Page 417: 52

Answer

The terminal point lies in Quadrant II.

Work Step by Step

The cosine function is negative in Quadrants II and III. The cotangent function is negative in Quadrants II and IV. The quadrant common to the two is Quadrant II. Thus, the terminal point lies in Quadrant II.
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