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Angles and Trigonometric Functions

Question 10 • IC Pre-Cal - Deering

In which quadrant(s) are tan(x) and sin(x) both negative?

Answer
A
quadrant II
B
quadrants II and III
C
quadrant IV
D
quadrants III and IV

Explanation

Sine is negative below the x-axis, in quadrants III and IV. Tangent is negative when sine and cosine have opposite signs, which occurs in quadrants II and IV. The only quadrant where both are negative is quadrant IV, so the correct choice is “quadrant IV.”

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