Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus - 6th Edition
Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus - 6th Edition
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780840068071
Author: Stewart, James, Redlin, Lothar, Watson, Saleem
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 6, Problem 41RE
To determine

Value of given trigonometric expression

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Answer to Problem 41RE

  cot(390°)=3

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  cot(390°)

Formula used:

  cot(θ)=cotθcot(k(180°)+θ)=cotθ

  cot(θ)=cotθcot(390°)=cot390°

  cot390°=cot(360°+30°)

As,

  cot(k(180°)+θ)=cotθcot(360°+30°)=cot30°

  cot(390°)=cot(30°)=3

Chapter 6 Solutions

Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus - 6th Edition

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