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• The values of the trigonometric functions of angles greater than
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• Reference angles are useful for finding trigonometric values because
it follows that sin ! = sin !′, except possibly in sign. The same is
true for the other 5 trig functions. In all cases, the quadrant in which
! lies determines the sign of the function value.

To find the value of a trigonometric functions of any angle !:

1. Determine the function value of the associated reference angle !’.
2. Depending on the quadrant in which ! lies, affix the appropriate sign
to the function value.
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