Question

An acute angle θ is in a right triangle with sin θ = 8/9. What is the value of cot θ?

Answer 1

better way represent it to figure :

Answer 2

u have to determine the value of sign ?
hint use the pythagorean theorem

Answer 3

after u got the value of ?
use the defined of cot (theta) = adj/opposite = ?/8

Answer 4

So, the answer is (sq.rt.17)/8? (:

Answer 5

can u show me, how u got like that ...

Answer 6

btw, that's the correct answer :)

Answer 7

I used the pythagorean theorem! (: And, thank you so much for your help! You're a lifesaver!! :D

Answer 8

you're welcome :*