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Find tanθ, cscθ, and cosθ, where θ is the angle shown in the figure. Give exact values, not decimal approximations.tanθ=cscθ=cosθ=

Find tanθ, cscθ, and cosθ, where θ is the angle shown in the figure. Give exact values-example-1
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First we have to find the side that is missing:

17^2 = 8^2 + x^2

289 = 64 + x^2

289-64 = x^2

225 = x^2

x = sqrt(225) = 15

x = 15

tangent is opposite over adjacent

Find tanθ, cscθ, and cosθ, where θ is the angle shown in the figure. Give exact values-example-1
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