Can any one help me solve (use the Pythagorean theorem to find sin(t) when cos(t)=1/2 and - ?/2<t<0)
D Dmoney1578 New member Joined May 2, 2008 Messages 7 May 2, 2008 #1 Can any one help me solve (use the Pythagorean theorem to find sin(t) when cos(t)=1/2 and - ?/2<t<0)
skeeter Elite Member Joined Dec 15, 2005 Messages 3,216 May 2, 2008 #2 \(\displaystyle \sin^2{t} + \cos^2{t} = 1\) don't forget the sign of sin(t) in the indicated quadrant.
\(\displaystyle \sin^2{t} + \cos^2{t} = 1\) don't forget the sign of sin(t) in the indicated quadrant.