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    If sin⁡(θ)=4/5 and θ is NOT in the first quadrant, then find the value of cos θ.
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    If sin⁡(θ)=4/5 and θ is NOT in the first quadrant, then find the value of cos θ.

    A.

    (-3)/5

    B.

    (-4)/5

    C.

    3/5

    D.

    4/5

    Correct option is A

    Given:
    sin θ = 4/5, and θ is NOT in the first quadrant.
    Solution:
    Using the identity: sin2^2​ θ + cos2^2​ θ = 1.
    Substitute sin θ = 4/5: (4/5)2^2​ + cos2^2​ θ = 1
    16/25 + cos2^2​ θ = 1
    cos2^2 ​θ = 1 - 16/25 = 9/25
    cos θ = ±3/5
    Since θ is not in the first quadrant, cos θ is negative. Therefore, cos θ = -3/5.
    Thus, the value of cos θ is -3/5.

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