Home » Classroom » WAEC Mathematics 2004 Question

Given that sin 5x - 28 o cos 3x - 50 o 0 lt x l... - WAEC Mathematics 2004 Question

Given that sin (5x - 28)o = cos (3x - 50)o,0 < x < 90o, find the value of x
A
14o
B
21o
C
32o
D
39o
correct option: b
Sin (5x – 28)o = cos (3x - 50)o
Since by the trigonometry relation
Sin(5x – 28)o = cos[90 – (5x – 28)]o
Hence cos(3x – 50)o = cos[90 – (5x – 28)]o
3x – 50 = 90 - (5x-28)
3x – 50 = 90 – 5x + 28
3x + 5x = 90 + 28 + 50
8x = 168
\(x = \frac{168}{8}=21^{\circ}\)
Please share this, thanks:

Add your answer

Notice: Posting irresponsibily can get your account banned!

No responses