Math Problem Statement

Find the approximate value of cot theta​, given that csc thetaequalsnegative 3.3272150 and theta is in quadrant IV. Rationalize denominators when applicable.

Solution

Given that cscθ=3.3272150\csc \theta = -3.3272150 and θ\theta is in quadrant IV, we want to find cotθ\cot \theta.

  1. Find sinθ\sin \theta:
    Since cscθ=1sinθ\csc \theta = \frac{1}{\sin \theta}, sinθ=1cscθ=13.32721500.3005.\sin \theta = \frac{1}{\csc \theta} = \frac{1}{-3.3272150} \approx -0.3005.

  2. Determine cosθ\cos \theta:
    Using the identity sin2θ+cos2θ=1\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta = 1, cos2θ=1sin2θ=1(0.3005)2=10.09030.9097.\cos^2 \theta = 1 - \sin^2 \theta = 1 - (-0.3005)^2 = 1 - 0.0903 \approx 0.9097. Therefore, cosθ=0.90970.9538.\cos \theta = \sqrt{0.9097} \approx 0.9538. Since θ\theta is in quadrant IV, cosθ\cos \theta is positive.

  3. Find cotθ\cot \theta:
    Using the definition cotθ=cosθsinθ\cot \theta = \frac{\cos \theta}{\sin \theta}, cotθ=0.95380.30053.174.\cot \theta = \frac{0.9538}{-0.3005} \approx -3.174.

The approximate value of cotθ\cot \theta is 3.174-3.174.

Do you want further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:

  1. How does the sign of trigonometric functions vary in different quadrants?
  2. What is the relationship between cotθ\cot \theta and tanθ\tan \theta?
  3. How can you find secθ\sec \theta given cscθ\csc \theta and the quadrant?
  4. What are the reciprocal identities for trigonometric functions?
  5. How do you rationalize the denominator for a trigonometric function like cotθ\cot \theta?

Tip: Remember that in trigonometry, the signs of functions change depending on the quadrant in which the angle is located.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Reciprocal Identities
Quadrants

Formulas

csc(θ) = 1/sin(θ)
sin^2(θ) + cos^2(θ) = 1
cot(θ) = cos(θ)/sin(θ)

Theorems

Pythagorean Identity
Reciprocal Identity

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12