What is the solution for θ in the equation y - xtanθ = z/cosθ?

[ohaiyo88]

y - xtanθ = z/cosθ

Find θ in terms of x,y,z
equation seems so simple, but can't do it

 

[ehild]

What did you try?ehild

 

[ohaiyo88]

cant do it. pls help. it's urgent

 

[ehild]

You can use the relation between cos(θ) and than(θ):
1/cos(θ)=sqrt(1+tan²(θ)).


ehild