Answer:
The exact value of cos (a + b ) is - 15.53°
Step-by-step explanation:
Given as :
sin (a) = - [tex]\frac{1}{2}[/tex]
sin (b) = [tex]\frac{1}{4}[/tex]
So, a = sin^{-1}(\frac{-1}{2})
i.e a = -30°
And b = sin^{-1}(\frac{1}{4})
I.e b = 14.47°
Now, cos (a + b ) = cos (-30° + 14.47° )
Or, cos (a + b ) = - 15.53°
Hence The exact value of cos (a + b ) is - 15.53° Answer