SOLUTION: Solve the equation sin(x-20)=cos 42 for x, where 0<x<90

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Question 1126237: Solve the equation sin(x-20)=cos 42 for x, where 0
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Solve the equation sin(x-20)=cos 42 for x, where 0 < x < 90
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sin(x-20)=cos(42)
cos(A) = sin(90-A) ******* You have to know this
sin(x-20) = sin(90-42) = sin(48)
x-20 = 48
x = 68 degs