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Homework Statement
x=degrees, not radians
0=[(g)(r)(sinX)-(g)(r)(y)(cosX)] / (cosx)-y(sinx)
how do I solve for y?
Solving for Y in Degrees: Step-by-Step Guide and Examples
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The discussion centers on solving the equation 0=[(g)(r)(sinX)-(g)(r)(y)(cosX)] / (cosX)-y(sinX) for the variable y, where x is measured in degrees. Participants agree that to isolate y, one must set the numerator equal to zero, leading to the equation (g)(r)(sinX) - (g)(r)(y)(cosX) = 0. This results in y being expressed as y = (sinX/cosX), which simplifies to y = tanX when x is in degrees. The solution process is confirmed as straightforward by multiple contributors.
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