If sin ø = 1/3, what are the values of cos ø and tan ø?

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Russ Van Bert · Answer 1 · 2022-02-17T00:10:11+0000

Explanation:

SinA=1/3=p/h

p=1,h=3,and b=?

Using Pythagoras Theorem,

b=√3^2-1^2

b=√9-1

b=√8=2√2

Now,

CosA=b/h=2√2/3

TanA=p/b=1/2√2

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