The Terminal Side Of $\theta$ Lies on the The Line $15 x + 8 y = 0$

question 64

Multiple Choice

The terminal side of $\theta$ lies on the the line $15 x + 8 y = 0$ in the second quadrant. Find the exact value of $\tan \theta$ .

• A) \(\tan \theta = - \frac { 8 } { 15 }\)
• B) \(\tan \theta = - \frac { 7 } { 8 }\)
• C) \(\tan \theta = \frac { 15 } { 7 }\)
• D) \(\tan \theta = - \frac { 15 } { 8 }\)
• E) \(\tan \theta = - \frac { 61 } { 31 }\)

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