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If sin A = 3/5 and A is in second quadrant, cos A =

Answer: -4/5.

  • A 4/5
  • B -4/5
  • C 3/4
  • D -3/4

Correct answer: B. -4/5

Explanation: sin²A + cos²A = 1. cosA = ±4/5. In Q2, cosine is negative. cosA = -4/5.

xy0 deg30 deg45 deg (1/sqrt2, 1/sqrt2)60 deg90 degcos45sin45

Unit circle with standard angles 0, 30, 45, 60, 90 degrees; at 45 degrees the point is (cos45, sin45) = (1/sqrt2, 1/sqrt2).

Concept context

Ratios, identities, and applications in triangles

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