Question #5e4dc Trigonometry Right Triangles Relating Trigonometric Functions 1 Answer Nghi N. Mar 5, 2017 #cos x = -12/13# Explanation: Reminder: #tan (x) = - tan (-x)# --> #tan x = 5/12# #tan x = sin x/(cos x)# --> #cos x = sin x/(tan x)# In this case --> #cos x = sin x/(tan x) = (-5/13)(12/5) = - 12/13# Answer link Related questions What does it mean to find the sign of a trigonometric function and how do you find it? What are the reciprocal identities of trigonometric functions? What are the quotient identities for a trigonometric functions? What are the cofunction identities and reflection properties for trigonometric functions? What is the pythagorean identity? If #sec theta = 4#, how do you use the reciprocal identity to find #cos theta#? How do you find the domain and range of sine, cosine, and tangent? What quadrant does #cot 325^@# lie in and what is the sign? How do you use use quotient identities to explain why the tangent and cotangent function have... How do you show that #1+tan^2 theta = sec ^2 theta#? See all questions in Relating Trigonometric Functions Impact of this question 1351 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License