If sin x = cos(2x - 10), find the value of x.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. .
sin x = cos(2x − 10)
cos θ = sin(90 − θ)
So,
sin x = sin[90 − (2x − 10)] = sin(100 − 2x)
Therefore,
⇒ x = 100 − 2x
⇒ 3x = 100
⇒ x = ° = 33.33°