If sinθ = 3/4, show that
We have, sinθ = (3k)/(4k) = BC/AB (For some value of k)
Consider the LHS
LHS = =
=
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= cosθ /sinθ
= cotθ
By Pythagoras theorem, (hypotenuse)2 = (perpendicular)2 + (base)2
∴AB2 = BC2 + AC2
= (4k)2 = (3k)2 + AC2
= 16k2 = 9k2 + AC2
= AC2 = 7k2
→ AC = k√7
∴ cotθ = AC/BC = k/(k√7) = 1/√7
∴ LHS = RHS
HENCE PROVED