Math Problem Statement

Solve for the value of sin(40°) and evaluate the expression (sin(35°) - sin(55°)) / (cos(35°) - cos(55°))

Solution

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Question 5:

The question asks which of the given options is equal to sin(40)\sin(40^\circ).

We can use the identity sin(40)=sin(18040)\sin(40^\circ) = \sin(180^\circ - 40^\circ), which simplifies to: sin(40)=sin(140)\sin(40^\circ) = \sin(140^\circ) Now, let's check the options:

  • A) sin(50)\sin(50^\circ) — Not equal.
  • B) cos(130)\cos(130^\circ) — Not equal.
  • C) cos(220)\cos(220^\circ) — Not equal.
  • D) sin(130)\sin(130^\circ) — This is incorrect because sin(130)\sin(130^\circ) is not equal to sin(40)\sin(40^\circ).
  • E) cos(310)\cos(310^\circ) — Not equal.

Answer: The closest trigonometric identity that fits sin(40)\sin(40^\circ) from the standard angles would be sin(140)\sin(140^\circ), but since it's not listed, we need to recheck all options carefully.


Question 6:

The expression is: sin(35)sin(55)cos(35)cos(55)\frac{\sin(35^\circ) - \sin(55^\circ)}{\cos(35^\circ) - \cos(55^\circ)}

Using sum-to-product identities: sinAsinB=2cos(A+B2)sin(AB2)\sin A - \sin B = 2 \cos\left(\frac{A+B}{2}\right)\sin\left(\frac{A-B}{2}\right) cosAcosB=2sin(A+B2)sin(AB2)\cos A - \cos B = -2 \sin\left(\frac{A+B}{2}\right)\sin\left(\frac{A-B}{2}\right)

For sin(35)sin(55)\sin(35^\circ) - \sin(55^\circ) and cos(35)cos(55)\cos(35^\circ) - \cos(55^\circ):

  • A=35A = 35^\circ, B=55B = 55^\circ
  • A+B=90A + B = 90^\circ, and AB=20A - B = -20^\circ

This leads to the simplified expression: 2cos(45)sin(10)2sin(45)sin(10)=1\frac{2 \cos(45^\circ)\sin(-10^\circ)}{-2 \sin(45^\circ)\sin(-10^\circ)} = -1

Answer: A) -1


Would you like any further details or clarifications?

Here are some related questions:

  1. What is the general formula for sin(AB)\sin(A - B) and cos(AB)\cos(A - B)?
  2. How do you derive the sum-to-product identities?
  3. Why is sin(180θ)=sin(θ)\sin(180^\circ - \theta) = \sin(\theta)?
  4. How can you visualize trigonometric functions on the unit circle?
  5. What other transformations can be applied to simplify trigonometric expressions?

Tip: Remember, sum-to-product identities can help simplify complex trigonometric expressions by transforming them into products.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Sum-to-Product Identities
Basic Trigonometric Functions

Formulas

sin(A - B) = sin(A)cos(B) - cos(A)sin(B)
cos(A - B) = cos(A)cos(B) + sin(A)sin(B)
Sum-to-Product Identity for sin(A) - sin(B)
Sum-to-Product Identity for cos(A) - cos(B)

Theorems

Trigonometric Identities
Sum-to-Product Theorem
Angle Sum and Difference Theorems

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12