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Question 16

If sin x = \(\frac{5}{13}\) and 0o \(\leq\) x \(\leq\) 90o, find the value of (cos x - tan x)

  • A.\(\frac{7}{13}\)
  • B.\(\frac{12}{13}\)
  • C.\(\frac{79}{156}\)
  • D.\(\frac{209}{156}\)
Objective

Question details

Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Mathematics
Year
2013
Question no.
#16
Type
Objective
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