Chapter 1 - Trigonometric Functions - Section 1.3 Trigonometric Functions - 1.3 Exercises - Page 26: 37

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1. r is always positive, because of square root 2. Let's consider quadrants and sign of (x,y) coordinates $quadrant (x,y):$ $Quad I $ $(+,+)$ $Quad II $ $(-,+)$ $Quad III$ $(-,-)$ $Quad IV$ $ (+,-)$ 3.In Q3 x is negative and r always positive , so $\frac{r}{x}$ is negative