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Find the value of the expression

Find the value of the expression-example-1
User Dennis VW
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Answer:

The answer to your question is the letter C.

Explanation:

Data

sin Ф = 1/5

cos Ф = ?

To solve this problem use trigonometric functions.

1.- The first condition is that the angle must be in the first quadrangle

(0° < Ф < 90°).

2.- Write the trigonometric function sine.

sin Ф = Opposite side / hypotenuse and sin Ф = 1/5

then, Opposite side = 1 hypotenuse = 5

3.- Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the adjacent side.

Hypotenuse² = Opposite side² + Adjacent side²

-Solve for Adjacent side

Adjacent side² = Hypotenuse² - Opposite sie²

-Substitution

Adjacent side² = 5² - 1²

-Simplification

Adjacent side² = 25 - 1

Adjacent side ² = 24

Adjacent side = √24

4.- Find the cosФ

cos Ф = Adjacent side/hypotenuse

-Substitution

cosФ = √24 / 5

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