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If sin θ + cos θ = √2, find θ.

Answer: 45°.

  • A 30°
  • B 45°
  • C 60°
  • D 90°

Correct answer: B. 45°

Explanation: sin 45° + cos 45° = 1/√2 + 1/√2 = 2/√2 = √2. So θ = 45°.

xy0 deg30 deg45 deg (1/sqrt2, 1/sqrt2)60 deg90 degcos45sin45

Unit circle with standard angles 0, 30, 45, 60, 90 degrees; at 45 degrees the point is (cos45, sin45) = (1/sqrt2, 1/sqrt2).

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Ratios, identities, and applications in triangles

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