10) Show numerically (to three decimals) that the formula cosine (a + b)=cos a cos b -sin a sin b is valid for a=27° and b=41°

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10) Show numerically (to three decimals) that the formula
cosine (a + b)=cos a cos b -sin a sin b
is valia for a=27° and b=41°
Transcribed Image Text:10) Show numerically (to three decimals) that the formula cosine (a + b)=cos a cos b -sin a sin b is valia for a=27° and b=41°
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To prove that 

cosine(a + b) = cos a. cosb - sina. sinb

Given 

a = 27°

b = 41°

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