Given that sin (5x – 28)o = cos (3x – 50)o,0 o, find the value of x
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A.
14o -
B.
21o -
C.
32o -
D.
39o
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
Sin (5x – 28)o = cos (3x – 50)o
Since by the trigonometry relation
Sin(5x – 28)o = cos[90 – (5x – 28)]o
Hence cos(3x – 50)o = cos[90 – (5x – 28)]o
3x – 50 = 90 – (5x-28)
3x – 50 = 90 – 5x + 28
3x + 5x = 90 + 28 + 50
8x = 168
(x = frac{168}{8}=21^{circ})