Math Problem Statement

In which quadrant does θ lie if the following statements are true: sin θ > 0 and tan θ < 0?

Solution

To determine in which quadrant θ\theta lies given the conditions:

  1. sinθ>0\sin \theta > 0
  2. tanθ<0\tan \theta < 0

Analyzing the conditions:

  1. sinθ>0\sin \theta > 0: This indicates that θ\theta must be in either Quadrant I or Quadrant II, as sine is positive in these two quadrants.
  2. tanθ<0\tan \theta < 0: Tangent is negative in Quadrants II and IV, since tangent is positive when both sine and cosine have the same sign, which only occurs in Quadrants I and III.

Conclusion:

Given both conditions, θ\theta must be in Quadrant II, where sinθ\sin \theta is positive, and tanθ\tan \theta is negative.

Answer: Quadrant II

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Here are some related questions to expand on this concept:

  1. What are the signs of sinθ\sin \theta, cosθ\cos \theta, and tanθ\tan \theta in each quadrant?
  2. How would the answer change if cosθ>0\cos \theta > 0 and sinθ<0\sin \theta < 0?
  3. In which quadrant is θ\theta if both sinθ<0\sin \theta < 0 and tanθ>0\tan \theta > 0?
  4. Can you determine the quadrant if only sinθ>0\sin \theta > 0 is known?
  5. How would you determine the quadrant if given only the sign of cosθ\cos \theta?

Tip: Remember that the CAST rule (Cosine, All, Sine, Tangent) can help quickly identify the sign of trigonometric functions in each quadrant.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Quadrants
Trigonometric Functions

Formulas

Sine and Tangent Sign Rules by Quadrant

Theorems

CAST Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12