Solve the Problem $\cos \theta = - \frac { 5 } { 13 }$

question 337

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-If $\cos \theta = - \frac { 5 } { 13 }$ , and $\theta$ terminates in quadrant II, then find $\cos 2 \theta$ .

• A) \(- \frac { 120 } { 169 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 120 } { 169 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 119 } { 169 }\)
• D) \(- \frac { 119 } { 169 }\)

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