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What is the relationship between the sine and cosine of complementary angles in right triangles?

Study flashcard from the deck Digital SAT: Comprehensive Practice (Math & Reading-Writing).

Answer

$\sin(x) = \cos(90^\circ - x)$ or in radians $\sin(x) = \cos\left(\frac{\pi}{2} - x\right)$.

Explanation

Since acute angles in a right triangle sum to $90^\circ$, the side opposite angle $x$ is adjacent to $(90^\circ - x)$, making the ratios identical.

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