Evaluate the following. sin 25° sin 65° – cos 25° cos 65°.
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Combined Graduate level Examination 2023 Tier I
Explanation:
Let's break down the expression: sin 25° sin 65° – cos 25° cos 65°.
- This expression is in the form of the trigonometric identity for the cosine of the difference of two angles:
cos(A - B) = cos A cos B + sin A sin B
But here, it’s in a slightly different form:
sin 25° sin 65° – cos 25° cos 65° = –(cos 25° cos 65° – sin 25° sin 65°)
- This is equal to -cos(25° - 65°).
- Simplifying 25° - 65° gives -40°.
- So, the expression simplifies to -cos(-40°) = -cos(40°).
- Cosine is an even function, so cos(-40°) = cos(40°). Thus, -cos(40°) = -cos(40°).
- Correct Anwer is 0 as the expression simplifies to 0.
- Option:3, 0 is the right option.
- Option 3 is correct.
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