Is 2a/sin 2x Equivalent to a Cot x?

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The expression 2a/sin 2x is not equivalent to cot x. By applying trigonometric identities, specifically sin 2x = 2sin x cos x, one can simplify 2a/sin 2x to 2a/(2sin x cos x), which reduces to a/(sin x cos x). This result is distinct from cot x, which is defined as cos x/sin x. Therefore, the two expressions are not equal.

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Is 2a/sin 2x equivalent to a cot x?
 
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You could always pick a number for a and another for the angle and find out!
 
Use trigonometric identities for sin2x and cotx, and it is simple from there to tell if they are equivalent or not.
 

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