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 1518 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License