SOLUTION: find the exact value using a double angle identity sin(480)

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Question 767419: find the exact value using a double angle identity
sin(480)

Answer by lwsshak3(11628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
find the exact value using a double angle identity
sin(480)
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sin(2x)=2sinxcosx
sin(480)=sin(2*240)=2sin240cos240=2*√3/2*1/2=2√3/4=√3/2
calculator check:
sin(480º)=0.866025≈√3/2

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