2012 · Q91
If x lies in the first quadrant and cos x = 5/13, what is tan x - cot x equal to?
Elementary MathematicsTrigonometry
- A-139/60
- B139/60
- C119/60
- DNone of the above
Explanation
sin x = 12/13, so tan x - cot x = 12/5 - 5/12 = 119/60.
If x lies in the first quadrant and cos x = 5/13, what is tan x - cot x equal to?
Explanation
sin x = 12/13, so tan x - cot x = 12/5 - 5/12 = 119/60.