SOLUTION: how would you solve sin(cos-1(x/6))??? What trig identity is this??? Thanks!

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Question 810391: how would you solve sin(cos-1(x/6))???
What trig identity is this???
Thanks!
Answer by lwsshak3(11628) About Me  (Show Source):
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how would you solve sin(cos-1(x/6))
sin(cos^-1(x/6)
reads: sin of cos inverse(x/6)
sin=√(1-cos^2)=√(1-(x^2/36))=sqrt%28%2836-x%5E2%29%2F36%29
sin(cos^-1(x/6))=sqrt%2836-x%5E2%29%2F6