If sin Θ = 2 over 3 and tan Θ < 0, then the value of cos Θ = - (√5) / 3
Further explanation
Firstly , let us learn about trigonometry in mathematics.
Suppose the ΔABC is a right triangle and ∠A is 90°.
sin ∠A = opposite / hypotenuse
cos ∠A = adjacent / hypotenuse
tan ∠A = opposite / adjacent
Let us now tackle the problem!
If \(\sin \theta = 2 / 3\) , then :
\(\text{opposite = 2}\)
\(\text{hypotenuse = 3}\)
We can calculate adjacent by using Pythagorean theorem .
\(adjacent^2 = hypotenuse^2 - opposite^2\)
\(adjacent^2 = 3^2 - 2^2\)
\(adjacent^2 = 9 - 4\)
\(adjacent^2 = 5\)
\(adjacent = \sqrt{5}\)
Finally we can calculate the value of cos Θ in the following way :
\(\cos \theta = -\text{adjacent / hypotenuse}\)
\(\large {\boxed {\cos \theta = \frac{-\sqrt{5}}{3}} } }\)
We give a negative sign because tan Θ < 0, and this means the angle is between 90° and 180°
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Answer details
Grade: High School
Subject: Mathematics
Chapter: Trigonometry
Keywords: Sine , Cosine , Tangent , Opposite , Adjacent , Hypotenuse
