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Ch. 5 - Trigonometric Identities
Lial - Trigonometry 12th Edition
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Chapter 6, Problem 5.RE.20

For each expression in Column I, use an identity to choose an expression from Column II with the same value. Choices may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-sin 35°

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Recognize that the expression is \(-\sin 35^\circ\), which is the negative of the sine of 35 degrees.
Recall the identity for sine of a negative angle: \(\sin(-\theta) = -\sin \theta\). This means \(-\sin 35^\circ = \sin(-35^\circ)\).
Also remember the sine co-function identity: \(\sin(180^\circ - \theta) = \sin \theta\). Using this, \(-\sin 35^\circ = \sin(-35^\circ) = \sin(360^\circ - 35^\circ) = \sin 325^\circ\).
Alternatively, use the identity \(\sin(\theta) = -\sin(180^\circ - \theta)\) to rewrite \(-\sin 35^\circ = \sin(180^\circ - 35^\circ) = \sin 145^\circ\).
Therefore, expressions like \(\sin(-35^\circ)\), \(\sin 325^\circ\), or \(\sin 145^\circ\) are equivalent to \(-\sin 35^\circ\) and can be matched accordingly.

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Key Concepts

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Trigonometric Identities

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