Find the Exact Value of the Expression Using the Provided $\sin ( \mathrm { s } + \mathrm { t } )$

question 268

Multiple Choice

Find the exact value of the expression using the provided information.
-Find $\sin ( \mathrm { s } + \mathrm { t } )$ given that $\cos \mathrm { s } = - \frac { 5 } { 13 }$ , with $\mathrm { s }$ in quadrant II, and $\sin \mathrm { t } = \frac { 15 } { 17 }$ , with $\mathrm { t }$ in quadrant II.

• A) \(\frac { 21 } { 221 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 171 } { 221 }\)
• C) \(- \frac { 21 } { 221 }\)
• D) \(- \frac { 171 } { 221 }\)

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

The process of increasing a behavior by removing or avoiding a negative outcome or stimulus.

Positive Reinforcement

A process in operant conditioning that increases the likelihood of a behavior by following it with a desirable outcome or reward.

Positive Punishment

Increasing the likelihood of reducing a behavior by adding an unfavorable outcome or event following the behavior.

Natural Consequences

Punishments enacted naturally as a consequence of the negative behavior.