how do you write sin(-17) as a function of an acute angle?

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softballgirl372015 · Answer

hi! do you know what to do?

anonymous · Answer

Yes, I believe so. Give me a few, and I'll have it for you :)

softballgirl372015 · Answer

I know that you have to first find the reference angle, but I don't know how to do it for a negative.

softballgirl372015 · Answer

okay thanks!! :)

anonymous · Answer

Quick question was there any answers to this problem, like a A through D. So I know if I'm getting this correct or not.

softballgirl372015 · Answer

the answer is -sin17

anonymous · Answer

I see, so your looking for something like a proof then? On how to get the answer.

softballgirl372015 · Answer

not necessarily a proof, but just an explanation on how to obtain the answer. Or some steps to follow.

anonymous · Answer

Okay, give me another few. and I'll try to do my best and explain for you. :)

softballgirl372015 · Answer

okay thank you so much for helping me :)

anonymous · Answer

So I've tried explaining it, but I'm terrible at it when it comes to negatives. So I have a link for you, this link is really good explaining the steps. I've used it on the past with these types of problems. It'll help you and explain the problem way better than anyone else. http://www.cliffsnotes.com/study_guide/Functions-of-General-Angles.topicArticleId-11658,articleId-11563.html Sorry I couldn't explain it, but I hope this link is okay and works out for you well. Sorry about that. I'm not having the greatest of days today either, suffering with a little brain fog. I'll quit rambling on and I wish you good luck and this link will help you for sure! If you do need anymore help, I maybe able to help you later. I have to go offline for a little bit, I maybe able to explain it then. Might have a rested brain by then lol. :)