Suppose that $\theta$ is in standard position and the given point is on the terminal side of $\theta$. Give the exact value of the indicated trig function for $\theta$.
-(-7, 8); Find cot ϴ.
A) $- \frac { 7 } { 8 }$
B) $- \frac { 7 } { 11 }$
C) $- \frac { 8 } { 7 }$
D) $\frac { 8 } { 11 }$

Question

Suppose that $\theta$ is in standard position and the given point is on the terminal side of $\theta$. Give the exact value of the indicated trig function for $\theta$.
-(-7, 8); Find cot ϴ. 
A) $- \frac { 7 } { 8 }$
B) $- \frac { 7 } { 11 }$
C) $- \frac { 8 } { 7 }$
D) $\frac { 8 } { 11 }$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The cotangent of an angle is the ratio of the x-coordinate to the y-coordinate of the point on the terminal side. For the point (-7, 8), cot(θ) = x/y = -7/8.

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