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WAEC Mathematics 2023 Objective — Question 31

Question 31 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Mathematics 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Find the value of α in the equation cos(α+14)°=sin(4α+6)°.

  • A. 14Correct
  • B. 16
  • C. 13
  • D. 14

Explanation

Using the complementary relation cos(α+14)=sin(90-(α+14))=sin(4α+6): 90-(α+14)=4α+6 → 90-α-14=4α+6 → 70=5α → α=14.

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