Question
Mathematics Question on Inverse Trigonometric Functions
sin47o+sin61o−sin11o−sin25o is equal to
A
sin7o
B
cos7o
C
sin36o
D
cos36o
Answer
cos7o
Explanation
Solution
sin47o−sin25o+sin61o−sin11o =2cos36osin11o+2cos36osin25o =2cos36o[sin11o+sin25o] =2cos36o[2sin(225o+11o)cos(225o−11o)] =4cos36osin18ocos7o =4(45+1)(45−1)cos7o =45−1cos7o =cos7o