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If $\csc(\theta) = \frac{5}{2}$ and $\frac{\pi}{2} < \theta < \pi$, use identities to find the value of $\cot(\theta)$.

Name: If csc(θ) = (5)/(2) and (π)/(2) < θ < π, use identities to find the value of cot(θ).
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Description: If csc(θ) = (5)/(2) and (π)/(2) < θ < π, use identities to find the value of cot(θ).

          If $\csc(\theta) = \frac{5}{2}$ and $\frac{\pi}{2} < \theta < \pi$, use identities to find the value of $\cot(\theta)$.

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Precalculus with Limits

Ron Larson 2nd Edition

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Solved by Expert Kathleen Carty

04/04/2022

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We know that csc(θ) is the reciprocal of sin(θ), so we can rewrite this as sin(θ) = 2/5. Show more…

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