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Question
If sin x + cos y = 1 and x = 30°, find the value of y
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Solution
Given that x = 30°
sin x + cos y = 1
sin 30° + cos y = 1
cos y = 1 – sin 30°
cos y = 1 –`(1)/(2)`
cos y = `(1)/(2)`
cos y = cos 60°
y = 60°
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