An acute angle θ is in a right triangle with sin θ = five sixths. What is the value of cot θ?

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lncognlto · Answer

First we draw a triangle|dw:1375698055802:dw|

lncognlto · Answer

Now cot x = 1/tan x or tan x inverted. Now from the triangle, tan x = 5/sqr 11, so cot x = sqr 11/5.

calculusfunctions · Answer

@lncognlto you just had to give away the answer? You couldn't teach him how to get there?

calculusfunctions · Answer

Well...@jjdees has being spoon fed the solution, helped? Now you know how to do all similar problems, or know when to apply this knowledge in other problems, or know how to recognize a strategy when needed?

anonymous · Answer

well i honestly appreciate both of your help, i understand how to get there, and the answer i got just helped me confirm mine. SO THANK YOU!!!

anonymous · Answer

btw. imma her, not a him. kk thanks!

calculusfunctions · Answer

I apologize, @jjdees Sometimes it's difficult to assume the gender, simply from the username.

anonymous · Answer

its alrightie haha :)