How Accurate Are These Trigonometry Compound Angle Calculations?

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The forum discussion focuses on verifying the accuracy of trigonometric compound angle calculations using established formulas. The calculations for sin(20° + 30°) and cos(30° + 40°) were performed using the formulas sin(A + B) = sinAcosB + cosAsinB and cos(A + B) = cosAcosB - sinAsinB, respectively. The results confirmed that sin(20° + 30°) equals 0.76 and cos(30° + 40°) approximates 0.34, validating the calculations despite minor discrepancies in decimal integration. The discussion emphasizes the importance of precise calculations in trigonometry.

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Verify the compound angle formulae for;

a) sin (20° + 30°)

sin(A + B) = sinAcosB + cosAsinB

sin(20°+30°) = (sin20°)(cos30°) + (cos20°)(sin30°)

0.76 = (0.34 x 0.87) + (0.94 x 0.5)

0.76 = 0.29+0.47

0.76 = 0.76


b) cos (30° + 40°)

cos(A + B) = cosAcosB - sinAsinB

cos(30°+40°) = (cos30°)(cos40°) - (sin30°)(sin40°)

0.34 = 0.87 x 0.77 - 0.5 x 0.64

0.34 = 0.67 - 0.32

0.34 = 0.35

Can someone please verify these answer for me? as I am not good in maths so I just wanted make sure if i had done it right or do I need any changes?
 
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If the LHS = RHS, it's verified.
 
It's only the matter of the integration of the decimal
 

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