If sin A = 7/25 and cos B = 24/25, find sin A cos B + cos A sin B:
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
sin A = 7/25
cos B = 24/25
According to the formula:
sin(A + B) = sin A cos B + cos A sin B
sin²θ + cos²θ = 1
cos A = √(1 − sin²A)
= √(1 − (7/25)²)
= √(1 − 49/625)
= √(576/625)
= 24/25
sin B = √(1 − cos²B)
= √(1 − (24/25)²)
= √(1 − 576/625)
= √(49/625)
= 7/25