calculate cos(x) given tan(x)=8/15

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  1. math_celebrity

    math_celebrity Administrator Staff Member

    calculate cos(x) given tan(x)=8/15

    tan(x) = sin(x)/cos(x)
    sin(x)/cos(x) = 8/15

    Cross multiply:
    15sin(x) = 8cos(x)

    Divide each side by 8
    cos(x) = 15sin(x)/8
     

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