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23 March, 22:33

Cos (pi/2 - x) = sin x is this true or false?

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  1. 24 March, 02:22
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    The above statement is true meaning cos (π/₂-x) = sin (x)

    Step-by-step explanation:

    We know that sine and cosine function are mutual cofunctions.

    Hence this would mean that these two functions are complimentary of each other meaning cos (π/₂-x) = sin (x)

    This can be verified mathematically by assuming "x" as 30°

    Hence Cos (π/₂-30°) = cos 60° = 0.5 (from trigonometric table values)

    Similarly Sin 30° = 0.5 (from trigonometric table values)

    This can be proved through using the formula

    Cos (A-B) = Cos A. Cos B + Sin A. Sin B

    Here A=90° and b=x°

    Putting the values we get (it is to be remembered that cos 90°=0 and sin 90°=1)

    Cos 90°. cos x + sin 90. sin x

    0+sinx = sinx

    Hence it is proved that cos (π/₂-x) = sin (x)
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