A right triangle ABC has complementary angles A and C.
 
If sin(A) = 2425, the value of cos(C) = .

If cos(C) = 2029, the value of sin(A) = .


In a right triangle, the two non-right angles \( A \) and \( C \) are complementary, meaning that \( A + C = 90^\circ \). This fact gives us the relationship:

\[
\sin(A) = \cos(C) \quad \text{and} \quad \cos(A) = \sin(C)
\]

Now, let's solve the two parts of the problem:

### 1. If \( \sin(A) = \frac{24}{25} \), what is \( \cos(C) \)?
Since \( \sin(A) = \cos(C) \) (because \( A + C = 90^\circ \)):
\[
\cos(C) = \sin(A) = \frac{24}{25}
\]

### 2. If \( \cos(C) = \frac{20}{29} \), what is \( \sin(A) \)?
Again, since \( \sin(A) = \cos(C) \):
\[
\sin(A) = \cos(C) = \frac{20}{29}
\]

Thus, the two values are:
1. \( \cos(C) = \frac{24}{25} \)
2. \( \sin(A) = \frac{20}{29} \)

Would you like a more detailed explanation of complementary angles and their trigonometric identities? Here are five related questions you can explore:

1. What is the relationship between sine and cosine for complementary angles in any right triangle?
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3. How do you calculate the tangent of an angle if you know its sine or cosine value?
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5. How do you solve for angle \( A \) given \( \sin(A) = \frac{24}{25} \)?

**Tip**: In right triangles, the Pythagorean identity \( \sin^2(A) + \cos^2(A) = 1 \) is a helpful tool for calculating missing trigonometric values.

A right triangle ABC has complementary angles A and C. If sin(A) = 24/25, what is the value of cos(C)? If cos(C) = 20/29, what is the value of sin(A)?

Explore how to solve trigonometric problems involving complementary angles in a right triangle. Learn how to calculate cos(C) when sin(A) = 24/25 and find sin(A) when cos(C) = 20/29. This detailed solution covers core trigonometry concepts and key formulas, suitable for students in Grades 8-10.

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