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  • 08-02-2017
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If the point P(-3/5,y) lies on the unit circle and p is in the third quadrant, what is the value of y?

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LammettHash
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  • 08-02-2017

Since \(P\) lies in the third quadrant, \(y\) must be negative. Also, because \(P\) lies on the unit circle, its coordinates must satsify

\(\left(-\dfrac35\right)^2+y^2=1\implies y^2=\dfrac{16}{25}\implies y=\pm\dfrac45\)

Take the negative root, since \(y<0\), so that \(y=-\dfrac45\).

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