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New#10 using the right triangle below find the cotangent of angle A.

New#10 using the right triangle below find the cotangent of angle A.-example-1
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Answer:

cot(A) = 1/√3 = (√3)/3

Explanation:

The mnemonic SOH CAH TOA reminds you that the tangent relationship is ...

Tan = Opposite/Adjacent

The definition of the cotangent is ...

Cot = 1/Tan

Combining these relations, we see that ...

Cot = Adjacent/Opposite

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The side adjacent to angle A is AC. It is marked as having length 3. The side opposite angle A is BC. It is marked as having length 3√3. Then the cotangent ratio is ...

cot(A) = AC/BC = 3/(3√3)

cot(A) = 1/√3 = (√3)/3

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Comment on the form of the answer

Some folks insist on the denominator being rationalized (no roots); others don't care. Use the form that pleases your grader.

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