JAMB Mathematics 1989 Question 42

Question 42

Trigonometry

4 sin2x − 3 = 0, find x if 0 ≤ x ≤ 90°

  1. A.30°
  2. B.45°
  3. C.60°
  4. D.90°
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Answer: C (60°)

Explanation

sin²x = 3/4, so sin x = √3/2 (positive in this range). Then x = 60°.