Question

If sin theta = 12/13 and cos theta < 0, what is tan theta ?

Answer 1

sin positive and cos negative means a 2nd quadrant angle



then you can find the value of the tan ratio

Answer 2

I got 12/5, is that anywhere near correct?

Answer 3

well its very close... remember the value you found for x needs to be negative...

so the answer is tan = - 12/5

Answer 4

alright, thank you!