Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Trigonometric Functions - Section 5.3 Properties of the Trigonometric Functions - 5.3 Assess Your Understanding - Page 418: 28

Answer

$\text{Quadrant IV}$

Work Step by Step

$P= (x,y) \text{ is the point on the unit circle corresponding to } \theta$ We have: $\sin{\theta} = y<0 \text{ and }\cos{\theta} = x>0$ Note that points in Quadrant IV have $y<0 \text{ and } x>0$. Thus, $\theta \in \text{Quadrant IV}$.
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