Find $\tan t$ Given That $\sin t = - \frac { 3 } { 5 }$

question 99

Short Answer

Find $\tan t$ given that $\sin t = - \frac { 3 } { 5 }$ and $\mathrm { cot } t < 0$ .

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Definitions:

Enantiomer

One of two stereoisomers that are mirror images of each other but cannot be superimposed, usually differing in optical activity.

Asymmetric Carbon

A carbon atom bonded to four different atoms or groups, thus making it a chiral center.

R or S Configuration

A system for denoting the absolute configuration of chiral centers in molecules by their spatial arrangement.

Configurational Label

A notation used in chemistry to describe the spatial arrangement of atoms within molecules that cannot be changed without breaking chemical bonds.