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It is a trigonometric function, equivalent to the sine of an angle divided by the cosine of the same angle.

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What is the cotangent of a 68 degree angle?

The cotangent is the reciprocal of the tangent, so simply calculate, on your scientific calculator, 1 / tan(68).


Where is the inv button on the scientific calculator?

It means inverse, and performs the opposite of the given operation. For example, if you want inverse of tangent, you will use that inv button.


What is the rise per foot in inches of a 30 degree slope?

"Rise per run" or something like that is the tangent function. Use your scientific calculator to calculate tan 30. Be sure to set your calculator to degrees first. Then - since you want the result in inches per foot - multiply this tangent by 12.


How do you find the inverse tangent without a calculator?

You cannot.


How do you find the measure of an angle by using its tangent?

You would have to use its opposite tangent, tan-1on your scientific calculator. It would be tan-1(opposite side/adjacent side), and you must have the opposite and adjacent sides of the angle you are trying to solve.


What is cos on a calculator mean?

Cos is short for Cosine ( Complementary Sine) Similrly Sin is short for Sine Tan is short for Tangent.


How do you know if your calculator is scientific or not?

A scientific calculator typically has functions for trigonometric calculations (like sine, cosine, and tangent), logarithmic functions, and the ability to handle exponents and roots. It often includes a dedicated button for pi (π) and can perform calculations in different modes (such as degrees and radians). If your calculator has a display that shows multiple lines or allows for more complex expressions, it's likely a scientific calculator. You can also check the user manual or model specifications for confirmation.


How do you find the measure of a tangent?

Given only the measure of an angle, use a scientific calculator or a book of mathematical tables (if you can find one!). There are infinite series but they are not particularly easy to work with.


What does tan mean and how to use it?

TAN on your calculator means TANGENT. In Pythagoras Theorem. Try googling about Pythagoras Theorem and it will answer your questions. Hope this helps.


How do you find an angle using sine cosine tangent?

First make sure your calculator is in 'Degree Mode (D)'. Then using the 'Inverse' of 'Sin' , shown as 'ArcSin' or ' Sin^(-1)' . enter '0.5', followed by '=' . The answer should be '30' ( 30 degrees).


How do I find the tangent of an angle?

Use a calculator. There is no simple way to calculate it.


What is the best calculator to get?

A Scientific Calculator