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Solve
sin θ = 4 cos θ

User Chris Vig
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Answer:

θ=arctan(4) or 75.96°

Explanation:

sinθ=4cosθ (given)

sinθ/cosθ = 4cosθ/cosθ (divide both sides by cosθ)

sinθ/cosθ = 4 (cancel cosθ)

tanθ=4 (sin/cos is equal to tan)

θ=arctan(4)(transposing tan will give you arctan)

θ=75.96 (calculation will give you this)

User Jakobhans
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