Mathematics
Find the value of cot x.

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Answer

In Δ ABC, according to Pythagoras theorem,
⇒ AC2 = BC2 + AB2 (∵ AC is hypotenuse)
⇒ 22 = BC2 + ()2
⇒ 4 = BC2 + 3
⇒ BC2 = 4 - 3
⇒ BC2 = 1
⇒ BC =
⇒ BC = 1
Hence, cot x = .
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