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First, tan x = 3/4 ==> sin x = 3/5 by using sohcahtoa and the 3-4-5 right triangle.
Next, sin(pi - x) = sin pi cos x - cos pi sin x = sin x. Since tangent has period pi, tan(pi+x) = tan(4pi+x) = tan x. Next, cos(3pi/2+x) = cos(3pi/2) cos x - sin(3pi/2) sin x = sin x cos(5pi/2-x) = cos(5pi/2) cos x + sin(5pi/2) sin x = sin x So, (sin(pi - x) + tan(pi+x) + tan(4pi+x)) /(cos(3pi/2+x)+cos(5pi/2-x)) = (sin x + tan x + tan x) / (sin x + sin x) = (sin x + 2 tan x)/ (2 sin x). = (3/5 + 2 * 3/4)/ (2 * 3/5) = 7/4. |
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