In a right triangle right-angled at , if , what is the value of ?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D.
- Step 1: In a right triangle where , the opposite side is 3 and the hypotenuse is 5.
- Step 2: Using the Pythagorean theorem, the adjacent side is .
- Step 3: Therefore, .
Answer
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Why not the others: represents the tangent ratio , represents the secant ratio , and represents the cosecant ratio .
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