SOLUTION: Use a calculator to approximate two values of theta (0 < theta < 2*pi) that satisfy the equation. Round to three decimal places. cot theta = 9.437

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Question 495895: Use a calculator to approximate two values of theta (0 < theta < 2*pi) that satisfy the equation. Round to three decimal places. cot theta = 9.437
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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Take arccot (inverse or arc cotangent) of both sides.

theta = .106

Also, since tan x = tan (pi+x), then cot x = cot(pi+x), so theta = 3.247 works.