Find the exact value for the expression under the given conditions. Write your answer in simplest form. Rationalize the denominator, if necessary. 11 63 tan (a+B); cos a = - for a in Quadrant III and sin ß=- for B in Quadrant IV. 65 tan (a + B)= 2 01/0 61

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# Trigonometric Problem: Finding the Exact Value of \(\tan (\alpha + \beta)\)

**Problem Statement:**

Find the exact value for the expression under the given conditions. Write your answer in simplest form. Rationalize the denominator, if necessary.

Given:
\[ \tan (\alpha + \beta); \cos \alpha = -\frac{11}{61} \text{ for } \alpha \text{ in Quadrant III and } \sin \beta = -\frac{63}{65} \text{ for } \beta \text{ in Quadrant IV.} \]

\[ \tan (\alpha + \beta) = \boxed{\phantom{\frac{x}{y}}} \]

**Explanation:**

We are given the values of \(\cos \alpha\) and \(\sin \beta\) for angles \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\) located in specific quadrants. Here we need to find the value of \(\tan (\alpha + \beta)\).

### Steps to Solve:

1. **Define Trigonometric Identities:**
   Utilize the identity of tangent addition formula:
   \[
   \tan (\alpha + \beta) = \frac{\tan \alpha + \tan \beta}{1 - \tan \alpha \tan \beta}
   \]

2. **Determine \(\tan \alpha\) and \(\tan \beta\):**
    - Given \(\cos \alpha = -\frac{11}{61}\) and \(\alpha\) is in Quadrant III, where both \(\sin \alpha\) and \(\cos \alpha\) are negative.
    - Use the Pythagorean identity to find \(\sin \alpha\):
      \[
      \sin \alpha = -\sqrt{1 - \cos^2 \alpha} = -\sqrt{1 - \left(-\frac{11}{61}\right)^2} = -\sqrt{1 - \frac{121}{3721}} = -\sqrt{\frac{3600}{3721}} = -\frac{60}{61}
      \]
    - Then:
      \[
      \tan \alpha = \frac{\sin \alpha}{\cos \alpha} = \frac{-\frac{60}{61}}{-\frac{11}{61}} = \frac{60}{11}
      \]
Transcribed Image Text:# Trigonometric Problem: Finding the Exact Value of \(\tan (\alpha + \beta)\) **Problem Statement:** Find the exact value for the expression under the given conditions. Write your answer in simplest form. Rationalize the denominator, if necessary. Given: \[ \tan (\alpha + \beta); \cos \alpha = -\frac{11}{61} \text{ for } \alpha \text{ in Quadrant III and } \sin \beta = -\frac{63}{65} \text{ for } \beta \text{ in Quadrant IV.} \] \[ \tan (\alpha + \beta) = \boxed{\phantom{\frac{x}{y}}} \] **Explanation:** We are given the values of \(\cos \alpha\) and \(\sin \beta\) for angles \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\) located in specific quadrants. Here we need to find the value of \(\tan (\alpha + \beta)\). ### Steps to Solve: 1. **Define Trigonometric Identities:** Utilize the identity of tangent addition formula: \[ \tan (\alpha + \beta) = \frac{\tan \alpha + \tan \beta}{1 - \tan \alpha \tan \beta} \] 2. **Determine \(\tan \alpha\) and \(\tan \beta\):** - Given \(\cos \alpha = -\frac{11}{61}\) and \(\alpha\) is in Quadrant III, where both \(\sin \alpha\) and \(\cos \alpha\) are negative. - Use the Pythagorean identity to find \(\sin \alpha\): \[ \sin \alpha = -\sqrt{1 - \cos^2 \alpha} = -\sqrt{1 - \left(-\frac{11}{61}\right)^2} = -\sqrt{1 - \frac{121}{3721}} = -\sqrt{\frac{3600}{3721}} = -\frac{60}{61} \] - Then: \[ \tan \alpha = \frac{\sin \alpha}{\cos \alpha} = \frac{-\frac{60}{61}}{-\frac{11}{61}} = \frac{60}{11} \]
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