Trigonometry
Trigonometric Identities
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Question:
If tan θ = 5/12 and θ is acute, find sin θ.
A. 5/13
B. 7/13
C. 9/13
D. 12/13
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept: Use tan θ = sin θ/cos θ = 5/12, and sin²θ + cos²θ = 1.
Step 1: tan θ = 5/12 => sin θ = 5k, cos θ = 12k. Step 2: sin²θ + cos²θ = 25k² + 144k² = 169k² = 1 => k = 1/13. Step 3: sin θ = 5/13.
Correct Answer: A
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