Assuming cos t = .45 and cos w = .89, both t and w are positive, and both t and w determine a terminal point in quadrant 4, then which of the following statements best describes the relationship between t and w?

A. t w
B. w t
C. It is not possible to tell from the given information.

Question

Assuming cos t = .45 and cos w = .89, both t and w are positive, and both t and w determine a terminal point in quadrant 4, then which of the following statements best describes the relationship between t and w?

A.	t > w
B.	w > t
C.	It is not possible to tell from the given information.

dumbcow · Answer

since cos(w) > cos(t) you can assume that w is closer to 360 degrees than t
since cos(360) = 1

therefore
w>t

dumbcow · Answer

if they were talking about quadrant 1 .... it would be other way around

t > w

anonymous · Answer

thanks !

anonymous · Answer

w>t