Ask your own question, for FREE!
Trigonometry 9 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

find theta, round nearest degree. cos theta = -0.4772, theta in quad 3. Answer is 241 degree, how?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

cos(x) = -0.4772 arccos(-0.4722) = x x = 118.5 degrees

OpenStudy (anonymous):

241 is the reference angle to 118.5 degrees. 118.5 degrees = 119 degrees 119+241=360 degrees

OpenStudy (anonymous):

cos(119 degrees) = cos (241 degrees)

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!