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Question 26

Given that sin \(P = \frac{5}{13}\), where p is acute, find the value of cos p - tan p

  • A.\(\frac{79}{156}\)
  • B.\(\frac{85}{156}\)
  • C.\(\frac{7}{13}\)
  • D.\(\frac{8}{1}\)
Objective

Question details

Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Mathematics
Year
2001
Question no.
#26
Type
Objective
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