If tan x 1 evaluate sin x cos x leaving your an... - WAEC Mathematics 2008 Question
If tan x = 1, evaluate sin x + cos x, leaving your answer in the surd form
A
2\(\sqrt{2}\)
B
\(\frac{1}{2} \sqrt{2}\)
C
\(\sqrt{2}\)
D
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Correct Option: C
tan x = 1; x = tan-1(10 = 45o
sin x + cos x
= sin 45o + cos 45o
= (\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2} + \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2})
= (\frac{\sqrt{2} + \sqrt{2}}{2})
= (\frac{2\sqrt{2}}{2})
= (\sqrt{2})
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