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Angle α lies in quadrant II, and tanα=−12/5 . Angle β lies in quadrant IV, and cosβ=3/5.

What is the exact value of cos(α−β) ?

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cos(α−β) = __

Respuesta :

From the given info (and the linked question) we find

[tex]\cos\alpha=-\dfrac5{13}[/tex]

[tex]\sin\alpha=\dfrac{12}{13}[/tex]

[tex]\sin\beta=-\dfrac45[/tex]

Then using the angle-sum identity for cosine, we have

[tex]\cos(\alpha-\beta)=\cos\alpha\cos\beta+\sin\alpha\sin\beta[/tex]

[tex]\cos(\alpha-\beta)=\left(-\dfrac5{13}\right)\dfrac35+\dfrac{12}{13}\left(-\dfrac45\right)=-\dfrac{63}{65}[/tex]