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The exact value of sin 75° is:

Answer: (√6 + √2)/4.

  • A (√6 + √2)/4
  • B (√6 − √2)/4
  • C (√3 + 1)/2
  • D 1/2

Correct answer: A. (√6 + √2)/4

Explanation: sin 75° = sin(45° + 30°) = (√6 + √2)/4.

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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