Question
In the given figure, find tan P - cot R.

Solution
Let
PQ = 12K
and
PR = 13K
Using Pythagoras theorem, we have
PR2 = PQ2 + QR2
⇒(13K)2 = (12K)2 + QR2
⇒169K2 = 144K2 + QR2
⇒QR2 = 169K2 - 144K2
⇒QR2 = 25K2
So, QR = 5K
Now,
Therefore,