Mathematics
Mathematics
Problem
If and is acute, show that .Intuitive explanation
The key is to use the Pythagorean identity that connects cotangent and cosecant. Since , you can build a right triangle with those sides, then find the hypotenuse using the Pythagorean theorem. Once you have all three sides, (the reciprocal of sine) follows directly.
Intuitive explanation
The key is to use the Pythagorean identity that connects cotangent and cosecant. Since , you can build a right triangle with those sides, then find the hypotenuse using the Pythagorean theorem. Once you have all three sides, (the reciprocal of sine) follows directly.