Mark M. answered 04/09/21
Retired math prof. Very extensive Precalculus tutoring experience.
x = 4sinθ
√(16 - x2) / x = √(16 - 16sin2θ) / (4sinθ) = √[16(1 - sin2θ)] / (4sinθ) = 4√cos2θ / (4sinθ) = cosθ/sinθ = cotθ
Ariel Y.
asked 04/09/21Write the √16-x2 / x as a function of theta where 0<theta< π, by making the substitution x=4sintheta.
16-x2 are square rooted and over x
Mark M. answered 04/09/21
Retired math prof. Very extensive Precalculus tutoring experience.
x = 4sinθ
√(16 - x2) / x = √(16 - 16sin2θ) / (4sinθ) = √[16(1 - sin2θ)] / (4sinθ) = 4√cos2θ / (4sinθ) = cosθ/sinθ = cotθ
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