In the given figure of ΔPQR, ∠ P = θ° and ∠ R = ϕ°. Find
a.
b.
c. Cosθ
Δ PQR is a right - angled triangle
By Pythagoras theorem, (hypotenuse)2 = (perpendicular)2 + (base)2
∴PR2 = RQ2 + PQ2
= (x + 2)2 = x2 + PQ2
= x2 + 4 + 4x = x2 + PQ2
PQ2 = 4 + 4x
→ PQ = 2
a. cotϕ = RQ/PQ =
∴ ×
=
= x/2
b. tanθ = RQ/PQ =
∴ =
= x×
= x2/2
c. cosθ = PQ/RP =