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Given that \(sin x = \frac{4}{5}\) and \(cos y = \frac{12}{13}\), where x is an...

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Given that \(sin x = \frac{4}{5}\) and \(cos y = \frac{12}{13}\), where x is an obtuse angle and y is an acute angle, find the value of sin (x - y).

  • A. \(\frac{63}{65}\)
  • B. \(\frac{48}{65}\)
  • C. \(\frac{56}{65}\)
  • D. \(\frac{16}{65}\)
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Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation

\(sin x = \frac{4}{5}\) and \(cos y = \frac{12}{13}\)

x is obtuse i.e sin x = + ve while cos x = + ve

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\(cos x=\frac{3}{5}==>cos x=-\frac {3}{5}(obtuse)\)

\(sin y= \frac{5}{13}\)

\(sin (x-y) = sin x\) \(cos y - cos x\) \(sin y\)

\(sin(x-y) = \frac{4}{5}\times\frac{12}{13}-(-\frac{3}{5})\times\frac{5}{13}\)

\(sin(x-y) = \frac{48}{65}-(-\frac{3}{13})\)

\(\therefore sin (x-y) = \frac{48}{65} + \frac{3}{13} = \frac{63}{65}\)


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