If cos theta is - 5/13 and sin θ < 0, what is tan θ?

A:12/5

B:13/5

C:-12/5

D: square root 194/5

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2 September, 04:16

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Skyler · Answer 1

A) 12/5 5 squared is 25 13 squared is 169 169-25=144 144 squared is 12. 12/5

Aldo Joseph · Answer 2

12/5

First find sin theta to be - 12/13

then tan theta = sin/cos = (-12/13) / (-5/13) = 12/5

If cos theta is - 5/13 and sin θ < 0, what is tan θ?A:12/5B:13/5C:-12/5D: square root 194/5