Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, 7th Edition

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

Chapter 6 - Section 6.3 - Trigonometric Functions of Angles - 6.3 Exercises - Page 498: 2

Answer

Blanks in order: Quadrant Positive Negative Negative

Work Step by Step

Each quadrant determines the sign of the trig function. Furthermore, sin is positive in quadrant II because sin = y and in quadrant II, y is positive. As for cos being negative in quadrant III, cos = x, and x goes towards the left. Lastly, sin is negative in quadrant IV, sin = y, and y goes down (more negative).
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