SOLUTION: How would I find the values of the trig functions of theta, for example sin(theta)=3/5 ?

Question 986022: How would I find the values of the trig functions of theta, for example sin(theta)=3/5 ?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
find the values of the trig functions of theta, for example sin(theta)=3/5 ?
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By definition, sin = y/r
So y = 3 and r = 5
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Then x = sqrt[5^2-3^2] = 4
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sin = y/r = 3/5
cos = x/4 = 4/5
tan = y/x = 3/4
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csc = r/y = 5/3
sec = r/x = 5/4
cot = x/y = 4/3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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