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Trigonometry: Allied Angles MCQ

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Allied AnglesEasyQuestion 200008

Question

cos(180° + θ) equals:
  1. A
    cos θ
  2. B
    −cos θ
    Correct
  3. C
    sin θ
  4. D
    −sin θ

Correct answer

−cos θ

Explanation

180° + θ is in Q3 (for 0 < θ < 90°). cos is negative in Q3. cos(180° + θ) = −cos θ.