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Find the exact value of 240°.

  1. 1/2
  2. - sqrt(3)2 -0.866
  3. sqrt(3)2 0.866
  4. - 1/2

Answer

D. - 1/2

Solution

The reference angle is 60° and cosine is negative in Quadrant III, so 240°=- 60°=- 12.

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