In Example 2, change 5/13 to 12/13 and then find the value of cos( + ). Data

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In Example 2, change 5/13 to 12/13 and then find the value of cos(α + β).


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Given that sinα = 5/13 (α in the first quadrant) and sin β = − 3/5 (for β in the third quadrant), find cos(α + β).
Because sin α = 5/13 for α in the first quadrant, from Fig. 20.7, we have cos α = 12/3 Also, because sin β = − 3/5 for β in the third quadrant, from Fig. 20.7, we also have cos β = −4/5

Then, by using Eq. (20.10), we have

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Basic Technical Mathematics

ISBN: 9780137529896

12th Edition

Authors: Allyn J. Washington, Richard Evans

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