In right triangle ABC with the right angle at C, sin A= 2x + .1 and cos B = 4x - .7. Determine and state the vaule of x.

Verified Answer :

Imagine \(\angle A\) at the top of the triangle and \(\angle B\) at the bottom. (or used the attached picture for reference)

\(\sin A= \frac{opposite}{hypotenuse}\)

\(\cos B = \frac{adjacent}{hypotenuse}\)

One thing to note, however, is that the side opposite \(\angle A\) is the same side as the one adjacent to \(\angle B\)! Thus \(\sin A=\cos B\).

Substitute these values for \(2x+0.1\) and \(4x-0.7\) and solve.

 \(4x-0.7=2x+0.1 \\ 4x=2x+0.8 \\ 2x=0.8\\ \boxed{x=0.4}\)

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