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Simplify the following fraction WITHOUT USING A CALCULATOR tan 45°.sin 30-cot45°​

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Answer:

tan 45°.sin 30° - cot45°​ = −(1÷2) = −0.5

Explanation:

45° Corresponds to (π÷4) which is a remarkable measure

We are all supposed to learn by heart the values of it’s ‘sin’ , ‘cos’ , ‘tan’ and ‘cot’ .

the same apply to 30° (corresponds to (π÷6))

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So without a calculator:

tan 45° = 1

cot 45° = 1

sin 30°​ = 1/2

therefore ,

tan 45°.sin 30° - cot45°​ = 1 × (1÷2) − 1 = (1÷2) − 1 = −(1÷2) = −0.5

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