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Which of the following expressions represents the elimination of α from the given equations?

A) x = a+b/2cos(α)
B) y = a-b/2sin(α)
C) x = a+b/2sin(α)
D) y = a-b/2cos(α)

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Final answer:

The equations provided (A, B, C, D) do not explicitly allow for the elimination of the angle α without additional context. The information given includes trigonometric identities but does not directly relate to the options given and therefore does not determine a solution for elimination.

Step-by-step explanation:

To eliminate the angle α (αlpha) from the given equations, we must find an expression that does not involve α. Let's analyze the options provided:

  • A) x = a + b / 2cos(α)
  • B) y = a - b / 2sin(α)
  • C) x = a + b / 2sin(α)
  • D) y = a - b / 2cos(α)

None of the equations provided directly offer a solution for eliminating α. However, based on the information given, the following trigonometric identities apply:

  • Law of sines: (a/sin a) = (b/sin β) = (c/sin y)
  • Law of cosines: c² = a² + b² - 2ab cos y

We can not conclusively determine the elimination of α based solely on the options and the information provided. Additional context or equations would be required for a definitive solution.

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