Write the function in terms of its cofunction. Assume that any angle in which an unknown appears is an acute angle.
-$\cot 35.3 ^ { \circ }$
A) $\tan 144.7 ^ { \circ }$
B) $\tan 54.7 ^ { \circ }$
C) $\cot 54.7 ^ { \circ }$
D) $\tan 35.3 ^ { \circ }$

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The cofunction identity for cotangent and tangent is $\cot \theta = \tan(90^\circ - \theta)$. Therefore, $\cot 35.3^\circ = \tan(90^\circ - 35.3^\circ) = \tan 54.7^\circ$.

Write the Function in Terms of Its Cofunction cot⁡35.3∘\cot 35.3 ^ { \circ }cot35.3∘

Write the Function in Terms of Its Cofunction $\cot 35.3 ^ { \circ }$