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We are tasked with evaluating the expression:

\[
\sin 50^\circ + \cos 20^\circ + \sqrt{3} \sin 80^\circ
\]

We can use known trigonometric identities to simplify the terms:

1. **First term**: \(\sin 50^\circ\)
2. **Second term**: \(\cos 20^\circ = \sin (90^\circ - 20^\circ) = \sin 70^\circ\)
3. **Third term**: \(\sqrt{3} \sin 80^\circ\)

### Approximation of values:
We will now compute these values using a calculator.

\[
\sin 50^\circ \approx 0.7660
\]
\[
\sin 70^\circ \approx 0.9397
\]
\[
\sin 80^\circ \approx 0.9848 \quad \text{so} \quad \sqrt{3} \sin 80^\circ \approx 1.732 \times 0.9848 \approx 1.7056
\]

Now, summing all these terms:

\[
0.7660 + 0.9397 + 1.7056 \approx 3.4113
\]

The value is approximately **3.41**, but none of the provided answer choices directly correspond to this.

I will now review the problem and check whether I need to re-evaluate any assumptions.

Would you like me to check a different method or provide more details on this process?

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Here are 5 related questions for exploration:
1. What are the exact values of trigonometric functions for commonly used angles like \(30^\circ, 45^\circ\), and \(60^\circ\)?
2. Can trigonometric identities be applied to simplify more complex expressions?
3. How does the approximation of trigonometric functions affect final answers in problems like this?
4. How can you verify the accuracy of trigonometric expressions without a calculator?
5. What role does the unit circle play in understanding trigonometric functions?

**Tip**: Always check if the angles can be simplified using basic identities, such as complementary angles or known values.

sin(50°) + cos(20°) + √3 sin(80°) = ?

Solve the trigonometric expression involving sin(50°), cos(20°), and √3 sin(80°). Learn how to apply basic trigonometric identities and evaluate sine and cosine values for angles like 50°, 20°, and 80°. Suitable for high school students in Grades 10-12.

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