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Please help!! I have no idea!!

Please help!! I have no idea!!-example-1

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If sinα=cosß it means that ß=90-α. This also means that α+ß=90 so we can say:

4k-22+6k-13=90

10k-35=90

10k=125

k=12.5°

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The above identity comes up a lot, and is one worth committing to memory for sure.

sinα=cos(90-α) or vice versa cosα=sin(90-α)
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