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If tan(θ) = cot(40°), what is θ?

User Savinger
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Answer:

50 lol

Explanation:

User Sergio Nikolaev
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Answer:

Θ = 50°

Explanation:

Using the cofunction identity

tan(90 - x)° = cotx°

Given

cot40°, then

tan Θ = tan(90 - 40)° = tan50°

Thus Θ = 50°

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