If the sin 30° = 1 over 2, then the cos 60° = _____.
Solution:
Given, sin 30° = 1 over 2
We have to find cos 60°
Using double angle formula,
cos(2θ) = cos²θ - sin²θ
Using trigonometric identity,
sin²θ + cos²θ = 1
So, cos²θ = 1 - sin²θ
Now, cos(2θ) = 1 - sin²θ - sin²θ
cos(2θ) = 1 - 2 sin²θ
Given, sin 30° = 1/2
Now, cos 2(30°) = 1 - 2 sin²30°
cos 60° = 1 - 2(1/2)²
= 1 - 2(1/4)
= 1 - 2/4
= 1 - 1/2
= 1/2
Therefore, cos 60° = 1/2
If the sin 30° = 1 over 2, then the cos 60° = _____.
Summary:
If the sin 30° = 1 over 2, then the cos 60° = 1/2.
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