Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Trigonometry

Question:

If sin 3x = cos (3x - 45°) where 3x is an acute angle find the value of 2x.

Options:

30°

60°

35°

45°

Correct Answer:

45°

Explanation:

We know that if sin A = cos B, then A + B = 90°

ATQ,

sin 3x = cos (3x - 45°)

⇒ 3x + 3x - 45° = 90°

⇒ 6x = 135°

⇒ 2x = 45°