One angle in a right triangle measures `y ^(@)` such that cos `y ^(@) = (24)/(25).` What is the measure of `sin (90^(@)-y ^(@))` ?
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The correct Answer is:
To solve the problem, we need to find the value of \( \sin(90^\circ - y) \) given that \( \cos(y) = \frac{24}{25} \).
### Step-by-Step Solution:
1. **Understanding the Relationship**:
We know from trigonometric identities that:
\[
\sin(90^\circ - y) = \cos(y)
\]
This is a fundamental property of trigonometric functions.
2. **Substituting the Given Value**:
Since we are given \( \cos(y) = \frac{24}{25} \), we can substitute this value into the identity:
\[
\sin(90^\circ - y) = \cos(y) = \frac{24}{25}
\]
3. **Final Answer**:
Therefore, the measure of \( \sin(90^\circ - y) \) is:
\[
\sin(90^\circ - y) = \frac{24}{25}
\]
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