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Solution 4.3:7a

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We can write the expression sinx+y  in terms of sin x, cos x, sin y and cos y if we use the addition formula for sine,


sinx+y=sinxcosy+cosxsiny 


In turn, it is possible to express the factors cos x and cos y in terms of sin x and sin y by using the Pythagorean identity,


cosx=1sin2x=1232=35cosy=1sin2y=1132=322


Because x and y are angles in the first quadrant, cos x and cos y are positive, so we in fact have


cosx=35  and cosy=322 


Finally, we obtain


sinx+y=32322+3531=942+5