Math Problem Statement

cot (210)

Solution

To find cot(210)\cot(210^\circ), we first note that:

  1. The angle 210210^\circ is in the third quadrant, where both sine and cosine are negative.
  2. The reference angle for 210210^\circ is 210180=30210^\circ - 180^\circ = 30^\circ.
  3. cot(θ)=1tan(θ)\cot(\theta) = \frac{1}{\tan(\theta)}, and for θ=30\theta = 30^\circ, we know tan(30)=13\tan(30^\circ) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}.

Thus: cot(210)=1tan(210)=1tan(30)=113=3\cot(210^\circ) = \frac{1}{\tan(210^\circ)} = \frac{1}{\tan(30^\circ)} = \frac{1}{\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}} = -\sqrt{3}

Therefore: cot(210)=3\cot(210^\circ) = \sqrt{3}

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Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. What is cot(330)\cot(330^\circ)?
  2. How do you find the reference angle for 240240^\circ?
  3. What is tan(150)\tan(150^\circ)?
  4. Can you calculate sin(210)\sin(210^\circ)?
  5. What is cos(210)\cos(210^\circ)?

Tip: The cotangent function is the reciprocal of the tangent function, so knowing values of tangent helps in calculating cotangent directly!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Cotangent Function
Reference Angles

Formulas

\( \cot(\theta) = \frac{1}{\tan(\theta)} \)
\( \tan(30^\circ) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \)

Theorems

Reciprocal Trigonometric Functions
Reference Angle Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11