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OpenStudy (haleyelizabeth2017):

Suppose theta is an angle in standard position whose terminal side lies in Quadrant 2. If cos theta=-12/13, find the value of tan theta. I just need walked through the steps, no direct answers please :)

OpenStudy (campbell_st):

you should start be drawing a diagram |dw:1448389942944:dw| find y using pythagoras' theorem and then you can find the tan ratio

OpenStudy (campbell_st):

oops... I forgot |dw:1448390052556:dw|

OpenStudy (haleyelizabeth2017):

It's tan theta=-5/12 right?

OpenStudy (campbell_st):

correct

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