Question
Find cos x if sin x cot x = 4.
I got 4 but isnt it impossible for cos to equal 4? Isnt it only supposed to range from -1 to 1?
the answer choices are
1)4
2)2
3)1
4)sqrt 2
I got 4 but isnt it impossible for cos to equal 4? Isnt it only supposed to range from -1 to 1?
the answer choices are
1)4
2)2
3)1
4)sqrt 2
Answers
MathMate
You're quite right!
None of the answers can be correct, since they all exceed 1.
Could you check the question?
None of the answers can be correct, since they all exceed 1.
Could you check the question?
kate
Thanks for answering! and yes i think there is an error in the question
MathMate
In fact, (3) is a feasible answer, but does not suit the given question.