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Cos(75 degrees)cos(15 degrees)

Cos(75 degrees)cos(15 degrees)-example-1

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so like the answer is .25
Cos(75 degrees)cos(15 degrees)-example-1
User Diego Cotini
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Answer:

1/4

Explanation:

The product to sum identity is useful here:

cos(α)cos(β) = (1/2)(cos(α+β) +cos(α-β))

cos(75°)cos(15°) = (1/2)(cos(90°) +cos(60°))

= (1/2)(0 + 1/2)

= 1/4

This product of cosines is 1/4.

User Venkat
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