Which of the following sets of measurements could represent the side lengths in feet of a right triangle?
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2. Trigonometric Functions on Right Triangles
Trigonometric Functions on Right Triangles
Multiple Choice
Given that = , and that is in the third quadrant, what is the value of ?
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Recall the Pythagorean identity: \(\sin^{2}(\theta) + \cos^{2}(\theta) = 1\).
Substitute the given value of \(\sin(\theta) = -\frac{12}{13}\) into the identity: \(\left(-\frac{12}{13}\right)^{2} + \cos^{2}(\theta) = 1\).
Calculate \(\sin^{2}(\theta)\): \(\left(-\frac{12}{13}\right)^{2} = \frac{144}{169}\), so the equation becomes \(\frac{144}{169} + \cos^{2}(\theta) = 1\).
Solve for \(\cos^{2}(\theta)\): \(\cos^{2}(\theta) = 1 - \frac{144}{169} = \frac{169}{169} - \frac{144}{169} = \frac{25}{169}\).
Take the square root of both sides to find \(\cos(\theta)\): \(\cos(\theta) = \pm \frac{5}{13}\). Since \(\theta\) is in the third quadrant, where cosine is negative, choose \(\cos(\theta) = -\frac{5}{13}\).
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