cot(x)
Definition
Cotangent, abbreviated as cot(x), is another trigonometric function that represents the reciprocal of tangent. It calculates the ratio between adjacent side and opposite side in a right triangle.
Related terms
Tangent (tan): The tangent function calculates the ratio between opposite side and adjacent side in a right triangle.
Angle of Inclination: The angle between a line and the positive x-axis.
Trigonometric Identities: Equations that relate different trigonometric functions to one another.
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Subjects (1)
AP Calculus AB/BC
Study guides (1)
AP Pre-Calculus - 3.11 The Secant, Cosecant, and Cotangent Functions
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