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then find the values cos θ and tan θ.
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We know that,
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Let,
Perpendicular =AB =3k
and Hypotenuse =AC =5k
where, k is any positive integer
So, by Pythagoras theorem, we can find the third side of a triangle
⇒ (AB)2 + (BC)2 = (AC)2
⇒ (3k)2 + (BC)2 = (5k)2
⇒ 9k2 + (BC)2 = 25k2
⇒ (BC)2 = 25 k2 – 9 k2
⇒ (BC)2 = 16 k2
⇒ BC =√16 k2
⇒ BC =±4k
But side BC can’t be negative. So, BC = 4k
Now, we have to find the value of cos θ and tan θ
We know that,
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The side adjacent to angle θ = BC =4k
Hypotenuse = AC =5k
So, ![]()
Now, tan θ
We know that,![]()
Perpendicular = AB =3k
Base = BC =4k
So, ![]()
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