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15 February, 13:15

Given that tan (t) = 5 12, and 0 < t < π 2, complete the steps to find cos (t). Which identity would be best to start with?

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  1. 15 February, 13:19
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    12/13

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Use a Pythagorean identity that has tangent.

    tan² (t) + 1 = sec² (t)

    (5/12) ² + 1 = sec² (t)

    25/144 + 1 = sec² (t)

    169/144 = sec² (t)

    sec (t) = ±13/12

    cos (t) = ±12/13

    Since 0 < t 0.

    cos (t) = 12/13
  2. 15 February, 13:36
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    1 tan2 (t) + 1=sec2 (t)

    2 169/144

    3 cos (t) = 1 / sec (t)

    4 12/13
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