1 If A is an angle in QIII such that sin A = -- and B is an angle in QIV such that sin B to find cos A = cos B= sin (A + B) = cos(A + B) = 2 7 use identities

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### Trigonometric Identities Problem

If \( A \) is an angle in Quadrant III such that \( \sin A = -\frac{1}{4} \) and \( B \) is an angle in Quadrant IV such that \( \sin B = -\frac{2}{7} \), use trigonometric identities to find:

1. \(\cos A\)

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2. \(\cos B\)

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3. \(\sin(A + B)\)

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4. \(\cos(A + B)\)

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### Explanation
To solve for these values, we will use various trigonometric identities and properties based on the given conditions.

#### 1. Finding \(\cos A\):
We know that in Quadrant III, the cosine of an angle is negative. We use the Pythagorean identity to find \(\cos A\):

\[
\sin^2 A + \cos^2 A = 1 \implies \left( -\frac{1}{4} \right)^2 + \cos^2 A = 1 \implies \frac{1}{16} + \cos^2 A = 1 \implies \cos^2 A = 1 - \frac{1}{16} \implies \cos^2 A = \frac{15}{16} \implies \cos A = -\sqrt{\frac{15}{16}} = -\frac{\sqrt{15}}{4}
\]

#### 2. Finding \(\cos B\):
Similarly, we know that in Quadrant IV, the cosine of an angle is positive. Using the Pythagorean identity:

\[
\sin^2 B + \cos^2 B = 1 \implies \left( -\frac{2}{7} \right)^2 + \cos^2 B = 1 \implies \frac{4}{49} + \cos^2 B = 1 \implies \cos^2 B = 1 - \frac{4}{49} \implies \cos^2 B = \frac{45}{49} \implies \cos B = \sqrt{\frac{45}{49}}
Transcribed Image Text:### Trigonometric Identities Problem If \( A \) is an angle in Quadrant III such that \( \sin A = -\frac{1}{4} \) and \( B \) is an angle in Quadrant IV such that \( \sin B = -\frac{2}{7} \), use trigonometric identities to find: 1. \(\cos A\) **Solution:** Box for filling in the answer. 2. \(\cos B\) **Solution:** Box for filling in the answer. 3. \(\sin(A + B)\) **Solution:** Box for filling in the answer. 4. \(\cos(A + B)\) **Solution:** Box for filling in the answer. ### Explanation To solve for these values, we will use various trigonometric identities and properties based on the given conditions. #### 1. Finding \(\cos A\): We know that in Quadrant III, the cosine of an angle is negative. We use the Pythagorean identity to find \(\cos A\): \[ \sin^2 A + \cos^2 A = 1 \implies \left( -\frac{1}{4} \right)^2 + \cos^2 A = 1 \implies \frac{1}{16} + \cos^2 A = 1 \implies \cos^2 A = 1 - \frac{1}{16} \implies \cos^2 A = \frac{15}{16} \implies \cos A = -\sqrt{\frac{15}{16}} = -\frac{\sqrt{15}}{4} \] #### 2. Finding \(\cos B\): Similarly, we know that in Quadrant IV, the cosine of an angle is positive. Using the Pythagorean identity: \[ \sin^2 B + \cos^2 B = 1 \implies \left( -\frac{2}{7} \right)^2 + \cos^2 B = 1 \implies \frac{4}{49} + \cos^2 B = 1 \implies \cos^2 B = 1 - \frac{4}{49} \implies \cos^2 B = \frac{45}{49} \implies \cos B = \sqrt{\frac{45}{49}}
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