Question

Which equation is correct? cot x° = opposite ÷ adjacent sec x° = opposite ÷ adjacent sec x° = adjacent ÷ opposite cot x° = adjacent ÷ opposite

Answer 1

Sec  x and cot x are the reciprocals of cos x and tan x  respectively.

So, for example,  cos x = adj / hyp,  so sec x = hyp / adj

The last choice is the correct one  because tan x  = opp / adj  so cot  = adj / opp.

Answer 2

Answer:

sec x° = opposite ÷ adjacent

Step-by-step explanation:

Since, in a right angle triangle,

$cot \theta=\frac{B}{P}$

Where, B is the adjacent side of $\theta$

And, P is the opposite side of $\theta$

Also,

$sec\theta =\frac{H}{B}$

Where, H is the opposite side of $\theta$

B is the Adjacent side of $\theta$

Hence, the correct option is,

sec x° = opposite ÷ adjacent