Write the first trigonometric function in terms of the second for θ in the given quadrant.
csc(θ), cot(θ); θ in Quadrant IV

Respuesta :

well... simple enough, use the pythagorean identities

[tex]\bf \textit{Pythagorean Identities} \\ \quad \\ sin^2(\theta)+cos^2(\theta)=1 \\ \quad \\ \boxed{1+cot^2(\theta)=csc^2(\theta)} \\ \quad \\ 1+tan^2(\theta)=sec^2(\theta)\\\\ -------------------------------\\\\ 1+cot^2(\theta)=csc^2(\theta)\implies \pm\sqrt{1+cot^2(\theta )}=csc(\theta )[/tex]

so, which is it? the +/-?  well, we know the angle is in the 4th quadrant

we also know cosecant is 1/sine.... so.. what's the sign of sine on the IV quadrant? well, is negative, if sine is negative, the cosecant is also negative, thus    [tex]\bf -\sqrt{1+cot^2(\theta )}=csc(\theta )[/tex]