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The function cot 115 degree is equivalent to
Hello Tripp
cot 115 degree is equivalent to many things. You would have to tell me in terms of what you want to write it.
The function "cot" of any angle is given by
cot(x)=1/tan(x)=cos(x)/sin(x)
where "x" is the angle.
To find the value of cot(115 degree) is straightforward. Your calculator should have a "cot"
function. If it doesn't, just use "tan" and take: 1/tan(115).
Just make sure your calculator is in "deg" (degrees) mode.
Hope this helps, but please let me know if this is not what you were asking.
Cheers,
David
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