If cos theta = -1/2, what is cot theta?
Carol H.
answered 12/03/18
Masters' Degree in Mathematics with 35 Years of Teaching Experience
cos = adj/hyp
cos = -1/2
a2 + b2 = c2
(-1)2 + b2 = 22
1 + b2 = 4
b2 = 3
b = +sqrt3
cot = adj/opp
cot = -1/+sqrt3
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Macy R.
They want us to do it in terms of 1+ Tan squared theta = Sec squared theta to find Cot squared theta12/03/18