Question

If cos theta = 3/5 then find the value of cot theta

Answer 1

3/4

we know that cos x = adj side / hypo

then adj side = 3 units and hypo = 5 units

adj^2 +opp ^2 = hypo^2

opp^2=25 - 9

         = 16

opp = 4

cot x = adj/ opp = 3/ 4

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