Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Sine Function and Quadrants
The sine function, denoted as sin, represents the ratio of the length of the opposite side to the hypotenuse in a right triangle. The value of sin varies depending on the angle's quadrant. In Quadrant I, both sine and cosine are positive, while in Quadrant II, sine is positive and cosine is negative. Understanding the signs of sine and cosine in different quadrants is crucial for solving trigonometric problems.
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Angle Addition Formula
The angle addition formula for sine states that sin(α + β) = sin(α)cos(β) + cos(α)sin(β). This formula allows us to find the sine of the sum of two angles by using the sine and cosine values of the individual angles. To apply this formula, we need to determine the cosine values for both angles, which can be derived from the sine values and the Pythagorean identity.
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Pythagorean Identity
The Pythagorean identity states that for any angle θ, sin²(θ) + cos²(θ) = 1. This identity is essential for finding the cosine of an angle when the sine is known. By rearranging the identity, we can calculate cos(θ) as √(1 - sin²(θ)). This is particularly useful in this problem, as we need to find cos(α) and cos(β) to apply the angle addition formula.
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