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OpenStudy (anonymous):

cot^-1(1/sq rt 3)

OpenStudy (mertsj):

What is the definition of cotangent?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

1/tan

OpenStudy (mertsj):

In terms of the sides of a triangle?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

hyp/opp

OpenStudy (mertsj):

What is the definition of tangent?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

opp/adj

OpenStudy (mertsj):

cotangent is the reciprocal of the tangent so what is the definition of cotangent?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

adj/opp

OpenStudy (mertsj):

So draw a right triangle in which the side adjacent is 1 and the side opposite is sqrt3. Find the hypotenuse. You should recognize that triangle and know its angles.

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