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If angle x is in the fourth quadrant and angle y is in the first quadrant, the value of is .

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Answer: 1/2

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HELP!! Type the correct answer in the box, and . If angle x is in the fourth quadrant-example-1
User CrsCaballero
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Answer:

1/2

Explanation:

Given:

sinx=-1/2

cosy=√3/2

finding x

x=sin^-1(-1/2)

x=-π/6

x=-30°

finding y

cosy=√3/2

y=cos^-1(√3/2)

y=π/6

y=30°

Now finding cos(x-y)

cos(-π/6-π/6)

=cos(-π/3)

=1/2!

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