SOLUTION: If csc £ = 4 with £ in Quadrant I, find cos £.

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Question 416379: If csc £ = 4 with £ in Quadrant I, find cos £.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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If csc £ = 4 with £ in Quadrant I, find cos £.
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csc = r/y = 4/1
So r = 4 and y = 1
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Then x = sqrt[4^2-1^2] = sqrt(3)
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cos = x/r = sqrt(3)/4
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cheers,
Stan H.