SOLUTION: 8. If the angles X and Y each measure between 0° and 90°, and if sin X = cos Y, what is the sum of the measures of the angles X and Y ?

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Question 66817: 8. If the angles X and Y each measure between 0° and
90°, and if sin X = cos Y, what is the sum of the
measures of the angles X and Y ?

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
90 degrees
If sinx = cos y, x and y are complementary angles.
Cheers,
Stan H.

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