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If tan theta=3/4 and theta is an acute angle, find cos theta

 Apr 14, 2022

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SOHCAHTOA  for reference

 

Tan(theta) = 3/4

 

opposite/adjacent = 3/4

 

That means the opposite side is 3 and the adjacent side is 4

 

Using the Pythagorean Theorem

 

c = sqrt(3^2 + 4^2)

c = 5

 

cosine(theta): adjacent/hypotenuse

cosine(theta): 4/5

 

-Vinculum

 

smileysmileysmiley

 Apr 14, 2022
 #1
avatar+580 
+2
Best Answer

 

SOHCAHTOA  for reference

 

Tan(theta) = 3/4

 

opposite/adjacent = 3/4

 

That means the opposite side is 3 and the adjacent side is 4

 

Using the Pythagorean Theorem

 

c = sqrt(3^2 + 4^2)

c = 5

 

cosine(theta): adjacent/hypotenuse

cosine(theta): 4/5

 

-Vinculum

 

smileysmileysmiley

Vinculum Apr 14, 2022

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