SOLUTION: In ΔRST, ∠S is a right angle, RS = 24, and cos R = 8/17. Draw a diagram and find each value in fraction form. cot R

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Question 1160540: In ΔRST, ∠S is a right angle, RS = 24, and cos R = 8/17. Draw a diagram and find each value in fraction form.
cot R

Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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This is an 8-15-17 right triangle scaled up by 3
so it is a 24-45-51 right triangle
cos R is 24/51 or 8/17
sin R is 45/51 or 15/17
CTN R is 8/15 ANSWER
tan R is 15/8.
Note change. CTN is cos x/ sin x