MHB Success: Solving #17 and #22 - A Guide

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The discussion centers around solving problems #17 and #22, with participants seeking assistance and sharing solutions. For problem #17, the tangent function is emphasized, defined as the ratio of y to x. Problem #22 involves a point on the negative y-axis, with the angle measured counterclockwise from the positive x-axis being 3π/2, indicating a cosine value of zero. Participants express gratitude for help and share their successes in solving the problems. The conversation highlights the collaborative effort in tackling mathematical challenges.
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#17 ...

note $\tan{\theta}=\dfrac{y}{x}$

#22 ...

Point P is on the negative y-axis ... the angle measured CCW from the positive x-axis to that part of the y-axis is $\dfrac{3\pi}{2}$, an angle whose cosine is zero.

fyi, the secant of an angle is the reciprocal of its cosine value.

edit ... looks like you've lengthened the laundry list.
 
skeeter said:
#17 ...

note $\tan{\theta}=\dfrac{y}{x}$

#22 ...

Point P is on the negative y-axis ... the angle measured CCW from the positive x-axis to that part of the y-axis is $\dfrac{3\pi}{2}$, an angle whose cosine is zero.

fyi, the secant of an angle is the reciprocal of its cosine value.

edit ... looks like you've lengthened the laundry list.

I got #8! :D

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skeeter said:
#17 ...

note $\tan{\theta}=\dfrac{y}{x}$

#22 ...

Point P is on the negative y-axis ... the angle measured CCW from the positive x-axis to that part of the y-axis is $\dfrac{3\pi}{2}$, an angle whose cosine is zero.

fyi, the secant of an angle is the reciprocal of its cosine value.

edit ... looks like you've lengthened the laundry list.

For #17, I'm not too sure. At first I thought that the answer would be (-5,3), but it seems that it isn't the case.
 
missnerdist said:
For #17, I'm not too sure. At first I thought that the answer would be (-5,3), but it seems that it isn't the case.

hint ... simplify a fraction
 
skeeter said:
hint ... simplify a fraction

I got it! Thanks!
 
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