An angle in the standard position of 201.8 degrees has a point P= (x,-2) on the terminal side. Find the value of x.

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anonymous · Answer

@fprt 
Simply put
$$\huge \tan\left(201.8^o\right)=\frac{y}{x}$$

anonymous · Answer

So, transposing, so you the value of x
$$\huge x=\frac{y}{\tan201.8^o}$$

anonymous · Answer

hey thanks soo much! i think the answer i got is correct.

anonymous · Answer

That's good :)

anonymous · Answer

I have another question: Find a positive value in the equation 1+3cos pi/8(x+7)=0 How would I go about approaching this problem?

anonymous · Answer

@PeterPan

anonymous · Answer

I don't get your question :(

anonymous · Answer

Well i dont understand the question either, it is question 4 in the attached file

anonymous · Answer

I really do not understand :(

anonymous · Answer

oh ok thanks for your help