Question

look at the figure. If cot x= 1/2 what is the value of y?

3/2
3/4
1/4
9/4

Answer 1

Hint:

cot(angle) = adjacent/opposite


So since cot(x) = 1/2, this means that


cot(x) = 1/2

3/(4y) = 1/2


So you just need to solve 3/(4y) = 1/2 for y

Answer 2

6/4, which is simplified to 3/2

Answer 3

@jim_thompson5910 is that correct?

Answer 4

you are correct, the answer is y = 3/2

Answer 5

thank you for the help

Answer 6

you're welcome