JAMB Mathematics 1978 Question 44

Question 44

Trigonometry

Evaluate without using tables sin(−1290°)

  1. A.√3/2
  2. B.√(2/3)
  3. C.√2/2
  4. D.1
  5. E.½.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (½.)

Explanation

sin(−1290°) = −sin 1290°. 1290° − 3 × 360° = 210°, and sin 210° = −½, so the value is ½.