If tan x = .56 what is cot x?
Mathematics · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Given:
tan x = .56
Determine cot x.
Solution:
Apply the trigonometric identities
sin = 1/csc
csc = 1/sin
cos = 1/sec
sec = 1/cos
tan = 1/cot
cot = 1/tan
Use the formula for cot.
cot = 1/tan
cot x = 1/.56
cot x = 1.79
Final answer:
cot x = 1.79