SOLUTION: If cot t =x and t is in quadrant I, use a right triangle to find expressions for sin t and cos t in terms of x.

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Question 333091: If cot t =x and t is in quadrant I, use a right triangle to find expressions for sin t and cos t in terms of x.
Answer by jrfrunner(365) About Me  (Show Source):
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In quadrant 1, both x and y are positive
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x=cos(t)= adjacent side to "t" of triangle
y=sin(t) = opposite side to "t" of triangle
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so if cot%28t%29=+x+=+cos%28t%29%2Fsin%28t%29+=+x%2Fy
tnen cos%28t%29=x and sin%28t%29=y=1