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If cos θ = 0.6, find 5 sin θ − 3 tan θ.
(a) 0.4
(b) 0.2
(c) 0.3
(d) 0

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Solution

(d) 0
We have:
cos θ = 610=35
ABAC=35=3k5k

BC2 = (AC2 - AB2)
= (25k2 - 9k2)
= 16k2
BC=16k2=4k
∴ sin θ = BCAC=4k5k=45, tan θ = BCAB=4k3k=43
Hence,
5 sin θ − 3 tan θ
=5×45-3×43=4-4=0

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