If Sin θ = , find the value of tan θ - Cot θ.

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Given:

Sin θ = 4/5

Formula used:

tan θ = P/B ; cot θ = B/P

By Pythagorean theorem:

⇒ H2 = P2 + B2 

Where, P = perpendicular ; B = base ; H = hypotenuse

Calculation:

Sin θ = 4/5 = P/H

By Pythagorean theorem:

⇒ H2 = P2 + B2

⇒ 52 = 42 + B2

B2 = 52 - 42

⇒ B = √(25 - 16) = √9

⇒ B = 3

tan θ - Cot θ

⇒ (P/B) - (B/P) 

⇒ (4/3) - (3/4) = (16 - 9)/12

⇒ 7/12

∴ The correct answer is 7/12.

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