SOLUTION: If the cos of an angle is .75, what is the csc?

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Question 75254: If the cos of an angle is .75, what is the csc?

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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If the cos of an angle is .75, what is the csc?
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cos = x/r ; sin = y/r
Your Problem:
cos = x/r=3/4
If x=3 and y=4, r= sqrt(3^2+4^2)=5
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So, sin = y/r = 4/5
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Cheers,
Stan H.