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Ch. 1 - Angles and the Trigonometric Functions
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Capitolo 1, Problema 29

In Exercises 23–34, find the exact value of each of the remaining trigonometric functions of θ. tan θ = -2/3, sin θ > 0

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Identify the given information: \(\tan \theta = -\frac{2}{3}\) and \(\sin \theta > 0\). This tells us the tangent ratio and the sign of the sine function, which helps determine the quadrant where \(\theta\) lies.
Recall that \(\tan \theta = \frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta}\). Since \(\tan \theta\) is negative and \(\sin \theta\) is positive, \(\theta\) must be in the second quadrant (where sine is positive and cosine is negative).
Use the Pythagorean identity to find \(\sin \theta\) and \(\cos \theta\). Let the opposite side be 2 and adjacent side be 3 (from the tangent ratio), then the hypotenuse \(r = \sqrt{2^2 + 3^2} = \sqrt{13}\). Since \(\theta\) is in the second quadrant, \(\sin \theta = \frac{2}{\sqrt{13}}\) and \(\cos \theta = -\frac{3}{\sqrt{13}}\).
Calculate the remaining trigonometric functions using the definitions: \(\csc \theta = \frac{1}{\sin \theta}\), \(\sec \theta = \frac{1}{\cos \theta}\), and \(\cot \theta = \frac{1}{\tan \theta}\).
Express all values in exact form, rationalizing denominators if necessary, to find the exact values of all six trigonometric functions for \(\theta\).

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