How do you evaluate sin[arccos(-4/5)+arcsin(-3/5)]sin[arccos(45)+arcsin(35)]?

1 Answer
Jun 13, 2015

Find value of sin[ arccos (-4/5) + arcsin (-3/5)]sin[arccos(45)+arcsin(35)]

Explanation:

On the trig unit circle.

cos x = -4/5 = -0.80 --> x = - 143.13cosx=45=0.80x=143.13

sin y = -3/5 = -0.60 --> y = -36.87 siny=35=0.60y=36.87

sin (x + y) = sin (-143.13 - 36.87) = sin (-180) = 0sin(x+y)=sin(143.1336.87)=sin(180)=0