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The value of sin²(π/8) + sin²(3π/8) + sin²(5π/8) + sin²(7π/8) is:

Answer: 2.

  • A 1
  • B 3/2
  • C 2
  • D 4

Correct answer: C. 2

Explanation: By symmetry sin(5π/8) = sin(3π/8) and sin(7π/8) = sin(π/8), and sin(3π/8) = cos(π/8). The sum is 2[sin²(π/8) + cos²(π/8)] = 2.

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).

Concept context

Ratios, identities, and applications in triangles

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