WAEC Mathematics 2018 Question 24

Question 24

Trigonometry

If tan x = 4/3, 0° < x < 90°, find the value of sin x − cos x.

  1. A.1/10
  2. B.⅕
  3. C.5/12
  4. D.1⅖
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (⅕)

Explanation

Sides 3, 4, 5: sin x = 4/5, cos x = 3/5, so sin x − cos x = 1/5.