SOLUTION: If cot(0)=5/8. How do I find Sine(0)?

Question 873729: If cot(0)=5/8. How do I find Sine(0)?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If cot(0)=5/8. How do I find Sine(0)?
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By definition, cot = x/y
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Since cot = 5/8, x = 5 and y = 8
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Then r = sqrt[5^2+8^2] = sqrt[89]
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Your Problem::
sin(t) = y/r = 8/sqrt(89)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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