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OpenStudy (anonymous):

find the value of the cotangent for angle r

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Directrix

Directrix (directrix):

You'll need to first find the value of r using the Pythagorean theorem. 10^2 = 8^2 + r^2. If you know the Pythagorean triples, you may be able to get the value of r by inspection. Otherwise, crank it out as in the previous problem.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

100=r^2+64

Directrix (directrix):

Subtract 64 from both sides.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

36=r^2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

6=r^2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so 4/3? huh

Directrix (directrix):

No. Squaring a number and dividing a number by 2 are different operations. 36=r^2 What is the square root of 36?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

6

Directrix (directrix):

ok. Now, the definition of the contangent ratio in a right triangle.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

got it..

Directrix (directrix):

cot(R) = adjacent leg length divided by opposite leg length cot(R) = 8/6 = ? when reduced. @cutegirl

OpenStudy (anonymous):

4/3

Directrix (directrix):

Yes. That is what I got.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Directrix

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