How do you evaluate cot300°?

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Alan P.
Jul 1, 2015

cot(300^o) = - 1/sqrt(3)

Explanation:

300^o is equivalent to -60^o

A 60^o angle is one of the standard triangle angles with sides as indicated below:
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Nghi N.
Jul 2, 2015

Find cot 300

Explanation:

cot 300 = cot (120 + 180) = cot 120

Trig table gives -> cot 120 = - (sqrt3)/3

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