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OpenStudy (anonymous):

HHHHHHHHEEEEEEEEEEELLLLLLPPPPPPPPP!!!!!! Solve the equation cos x degrees = sin 40 degrees , where 0 < x < 90. A. x = 40 B. x = 90 C. x = 50 A. x = 20

OpenStudy (yamyam70):

We know that X is in the 1st quadrant right?

OpenStudy (yamyam70):

derive the equation and solve for x

OpenStudy (yamyam70):

when you transpose cos , it will become cos^-1 or inverse cosine. plug it in your calculator :)

OpenStudy (yamyam70):

btw knowing that the 1st quadrant has a maximum of 90* we should have a reasonable answer

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Sooo... B. ?

OpenStudy (yamyam70):

what formula did you get for x ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I didnt get anything.. I was just guessing.

OpenStudy (yamyam70):

dont guess ,that wont help you with anything, lets start step by step :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Okayy..

OpenStudy (yamyam70):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Alrightt!

OpenStudy (yamyam70):

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OpenStudy (yamyam70):

any ideas?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Uhhh.. A?

OpenStudy (yamyam70):

dont guess

OpenStudy (yamyam70):

Hint: Transpose cos, what will you get then>?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The answer is C!

OpenStudy (yamyam70):

How did you get that?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I guessed xD It said it was correct soo..

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