Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D. and

  1. Step 1: , so the reference angle is . Step 2. Sine is positive in quadrants 1 and 2, so and . **Answer: and . Why not the others:** sine is negative in the third quadrant, belongs to , and a full range gives two solutions.

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