Question
3) Determine an exact value for the expression: sin(5pi )/(4)-cos(11pi )/(6)cot(pi )/(3)
Solution
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Answer
To solve the expression
, we evaluate each trigonometric function separately.1. **Evaluate
:** The angle
is in the third quadrant where sine is negative. It is equivalent to
.
2. **Evaluate
:** The angle
is in the fourth quadrant where cosine is positive. It is equivalent to
.
3. **Evaluate
:**
. For
:
4. **Combine the results:** Substitute the evaluated values into the original expression:
Simplify the second term:
Therefore, the expression becomes:
Thus, the exact value of the expression is: