If sin x = \(\frac{12}{13}\) and sin y = \(\frac{4}{5}\), where x and y are acute angles, find cos (x + y)
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Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
From Pythagoras' theorem
when sin x = \(\frac{12}{13}\), cos x = \(\frac{5}{13}\)
Using cos (x + y) = cosx cosy - sinxsiny
\(\frac{5}{13}\) * \(\frac{3}{5}\) - \(\frac{12}{13}\) * \(\frac{4}{5}\)
= \(\frac{-33}{65}\)
From Pythagoras' theorem
when sin x = \(\frac{12}{13}\), cos x = \(\frac{5}{13}\)
Using cos (x + y) = cosx cosy - sinxsiny
\(\frac{5}{13}\) * \(\frac{3}{5}\) - \(\frac{12}{13}\) * \(\frac{4}{5}\)
= \(\frac{-33}{65}\)