SOLUTION: The value of b that would make the equation costheta =sin (theta +b) true is A) pi B) -pi C)pi/2 D)-pi/2

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Question 1091112: The value of b that would make the equation costheta =sin (theta +b) true is
A) pi
B) -pi
C)pi/2
D)-pi/2

Found 2 solutions by math_helper, josmiceli:
Answer by math_helper(2461)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
C)

This is an identity you should memorize. Cosine leads Sine by 90 degrees (pi/2 radians).

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Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Since isn't specified, the choce
must hold true for any , so I'll
say radians
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A)

NOT TRUE
B)

NOT TRUE
C)

TRUE
D)

NOT TRUE
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The answer is C)

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