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

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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