Trigonometric-Identity Problem (Quick Question)

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In summary, there is a discussion about a possible typo in a math problem involving two quadrants, one in an orange circle and one in a green circle. It is mentioned that the answers are the same regardless of whether the point B is in Quadrant I or III. However, it is also questioned if the answers would be different due to the quadrant difference, specifically in the sign for the answer in part (a).
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Shouldn't the quadrant in the orange circle (or whatever it looks like) match with the quadrant in the green one (i.e., Quadrant I)? Thanks.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180601/f3bb14bdcd0ee44fbf84ed81cf266d40.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180601/aa252ceb0ebb22a7848051a85b6a9a29.jpg
 
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Yes, it looks like a typo. However the answers are the same whether $B$ is in QI or QIII.
 
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Yes, it looks like a typo. However the answers are the same whether $B$ is in QI or QIII.
Yes, perhaps that's the case, but wouldn't the answers be different considering the quadrant difference (e.g., the sign switch for the answer in (a))?https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180601/a861c1250b3bd26b068231593e477c43.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180601/a09baa55d2efcec59dbda1570322f355.jpg
 

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