Question

solve for x.
6-(2-3 cot x)= 5 cot x

Answer 1

6-2+3cot x =5cot x
4=2cot x
cot x = 2
tan x =1/2
\[x =\tan^{-1} \frac{1}{2}\]

Answer 2

oops, beat to the punch

Answer 3

didn't we need to factor ?? or no?

Answer 4

he factored the negative sign then added/subtracted

Answer 5

why should we need a factor..its not a quadratic equarion

Answer 6

probably thought the 6 needed to be factored into ( )

Answer 7

or foiled rather

Answer 8

ok I got it thanks !!!