document.write( "Question 776264: If sin A and cos A are the roots of the equation ax^2 - bx + c = 0, then a, b and c satisfy the equation:
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document.write( "(A) b^2 - a^2 = 2ac
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document.write( "(B) a^2 - b^2 = 2ac
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document.write( "(C) a^2 + b^2 = c^2
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document.write( "(D) a^2 + b^2 = 2ac \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #473471 by tommyt3rd(5050)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! A: \n" ); document.write( "The algebra is tedious, but manageable. Use the pythagorean trig identity for sine and cosine set equal to the squares of the 2 roots written in quadratic equation form. Expand and simplify. \n" ); document.write( " |