Explain the difference between using the tangent ratio to solve for a missing angle in a right triangle versus using the cotangent ratio. You must use complete sentences and any evidence needed (such as an example) to prove your point of view. (10 points)

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dumbcow · Answer

hmm well the only difference is that cot is the reciprocal of tangent

if tan = 3/5  then cot = 5/3

dumbcow · Answer

or cot = adj/opp

anonymous · Answer

so i'd just write ; Tan 3/5 than cot = 5/3 or cot = adj/opp ?

dumbcow · Answer

no please dont quote me lol

anonymous · Answer

i found 1 last question .

anonymous · Answer

Use the image below to answer the following question. Find the value of sin x° and cos y°. What relationship do the ratios of sin x° and cos y° share? (10 points)

anonymous · Answer

https://njvs.desire2learn.com/content/enforced/11359-3788/0708ModuleSevenExamPartTwo/07_09_a12.jpg?_&d2lSessionVal=FOkh0q7jcZCkbIQGxDtsSqesa

dumbcow · Answer

"solve for missing angle" 
you have to take inverse tangent to get angle

if you were to use cot then you would have to take reciprocal first, then take inverse tangent
so difference is you would have 1 extra step if you used the cotangent ratio

please put in your own words and come up with your own example

dumbcow · Answer

notice that x+y = 90
notice that sinx = cosy   and  siny = cosx

anonymous · Answer

im so confused

anonymous · Answer

can you tell me what the value of sin x is and cos y ?

dumbcow · Answer

use  SOH CAH TOA  with triangle provided

anonymous · Answer

can you be more specific

jdoe0001 · Answer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDH3qRz5wZE <---- maybe?

anonymous · Answer

can one of you just give me the value of sin x and cos y ?

anonymous · Answer

please !?

dumbcow · Answer

watch the link posted

anonymous · Answer

that didnt help . im just not gonna do this problem lol

dumbcow · Answer

didnt help? you havent had time to watch it and try it yet??

anonymous · Answer

i watched the video when he first sent it . it didn't help me solve my problem

dumbcow · Answer

it explains SOH CAH TOA and how you can find sin x and cos y on your own

anonymous · Answer

its okay . thanks tho

jdoe0001 · Answer

well...   draw a right triangle here.... give it some lengths
and let's find the angle  using tangent