2012 · Q97
If 3 sin x + 5 cos x = 5, then what is the value of (3 cos x - 5 sin x)?
Elementary MathematicsTrigonometry
- A0
- B2
- C3
- D5
Explanation
(3 sin x + 5 cos x)^2 + (3 cos x - 5 sin x)^2 = 34, so with the first equal to 5, the second is 3 (the value among the options).