The Point $( - 8 , - 15 )$ Is on the Terminal Side of an Angle in Standard

question 38

Multiple Choice

The point $( - 8 , - 15 )$ is on the terminal side of an angle in standard position. Determine the exact value of $\sin \theta$ .

• A) \(\sin \theta = - \frac { 8 } { 17 }\)
• B) \(\sin \theta = - \frac { 9 } { 8 }\)
• C) \(\sin \theta = - \frac { 15 } { 17 }\)
• D) \(\sin \theta = - \frac { 2 } { 15 }\)
• E) \(\sin \theta = - \frac { 17 } { 8 }\)

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