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OpenStudy (bruh_no):

For an angle Θ with the point (-5, -12) on its terminating side, what is the value of cosine?

OpenStudy (sshayer):

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OpenStudy (bruh_no):

Thanks!

OpenStudy (sshayer):

yw

OpenStudy (bruh_no):

so the answer is -12?

OpenStudy (triciaal):

no. the question asks for the Cos theta this is one of the pythagorean triplets (5, 12, 13) Cos = adjacent over hypotenuse

OpenStudy (bruh_no):

oh. well thanks very much for helping me understand that! :D

OpenStudy (triciaal):

you are welcome Hint this is in the 3rd Quadrant now what is cos theta?

OpenStudy (triciaal):

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