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If `Cos B = 3/5 and (A + B) =- 90° ,`Find the Value of Sin A. - Mathematics

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If `cos B = 3/5 and (A + B) =- 90° ,`find the value of sin A.

Solution

We have ,

 cos B = `3/5`

  ⇒ ` cos ( 90° - A ) = 3/5       ( As , A+ B = 90°)`

  ∴ sin A = `3/5`

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Chapter 8: Trigonometric Identities - Exercises 3

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Chapter 8 Trigonometric Identities
Exercises 3 | Q 25

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