What is the exact value of ?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B.

  1. Step 1: Use the special right triangles for 45 degrees.
  2. Step 2: sin(45 degrees) = sqrt(2)/2.
Answer
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Why not the others: These are the exact values of other standard angle-function pairs; check which side ratio defines the function.

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