SOLUTION: Which value of x solves the equation cos x� = sin (20� + x�), where 0 < x

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Question 804624: Which value of x solves the equation cos x� = sin (20� + x�), where
0 < x < 90?
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
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Which value of x solves the equation cos x� = sin (20� + x�), where
0 < x < 90?
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cos(x) = sin(90 - x)
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sin(90 - x) = sin(20 + x)
90 - x = 20 + x
2x = 70
x = 35 degs

Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source):
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As we work this, keep in mind that sine and cosine are both positive in the first quadrant.

Use the formula for sine of the sum of two angles:

So

Hence we have:

A little algebra music, Sammy:

But since sine over cosine is tangent:

The rest is just calculator work.

John

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My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

SOLUTION: Which value of x solves the equation cos x� = sin (20� + x�), where 0 < x < 90?