Question

Use the information to find the value cot 0 =

Answer 1

The tangent function is given by:

`\tan (\theta)=\frac{opposite}{_{\text{ }}adjacent}=(5)/(12)`

Since the angle is in the 3rd quadrant the opposite side and the adjacent side are negative. So, the cotangent function is given by:

`\cot (\theta)=(1)/(\tan (\theta))=\frac{adjacent}{_{\text{ }}opposite}=(-12)/(-5)=(12)/(5)`

Answer:

12/5