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Reciprocal Trigonometric Functions — Quiz

Question 6 • Precalculus

Which of the following is a simpler way to write cosine theta over sine theta ?

Answer
A
tangent theta
B
cosecant theta
C
secant theta
D
cotangent theta

Explanation

The quotient identity for cotangent is cotangent θ = cosine θ ÷ sine θ. So cosine θ over sine θ can be written more simply as cotangent θ, which is choice D. Tangent uses sine divided by cosine, the reverse order.

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