SOLUTION: If the csc theta= 5/3 , and theta is between 270 degrees and 360 degrees, what is the tan of theta ?

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Question 734221: If the csc theta= 5/3 , and theta is between 270 degrees and 360 degrees, what is the tan of theta ?
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If the csc theta= 5/3 , and theta is between 270 degrees and 360 degrees, what is the tan of theta ?
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let O=opposite side
let A=adjacent side
let H=hypotenuse
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csc theta=5/3=H/O
H=5, O=3
A=√(H^2-O^2)=√(25-9)=√16=4
tan theta=O/A=3/4