SOLUTION: what is the maximum value of sin^8(x)+cos^14(x)

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Question 1046266: what is the maximum value of sin^8(x)+cos^14(x)
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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maximum value of the sin is +1+
maximum value of the cos is also +1+
Since +1+ to ANY power is still +1+,
the the maximum of the expression = +2+