SOLUTION: Use identities and definitions to show that cos theta = sin theta cot theta

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Question 717853: Use identities and definitions to show that cos theta = sin theta cot theta
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Answer by lwsshak3(11628) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use identities and definitions to show that cos theta = sin theta cot theta
cosx=sinxcosx
sinxcosx=sinx*cosx/sinx=cosx
verified: right side=left side

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use identities and definitions to show that cos theta = sin theta cot theta
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cos theta = sin theta cot theta
cot = cos/sin
cos = sin*(cos/sin)
cos = cos
QED