To solve the given equation [tex]\(\sin(4B + 12^\circ) = \cos(6B - 8^\circ)\)[/tex], we can use trigonometric identities to simplify and solve for [tex]\(B\)[/tex].
We know that [tex]\(\sin(x) = \cos(90^\circ - x)\)[/tex]. Using this identity, we can rewrite [tex]\(\sin(4B + 12^\circ)\)[/tex] as:
[tex]\[
\sin(4B + 12^\circ) = \cos\left(90^\circ - (4B + 12^\circ)\right) = \cos(90^\circ - 4B - 12^\circ) = \cos(78^\circ - 4B)
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So, the equation [tex]\(\sin(4B + 12^\circ) = \cos(6B - 8^\circ)\)[/tex] becomes:
[tex]\[
\cos(78^\circ - 4B) = \cos(6B - 8^\circ)
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For the equation [tex]\(\cos A = \cos B\)[/tex] to hold, either:
[tex]\[
78^\circ - 4B = 6B - 8^\circ \quad \text{or} \quad 78^\circ - 4B = 360^\circ - (6B - 8^\circ)
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We will solve the first equation:
[tex]\[
78^\circ - 4B = 6B - 8^\circ
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Solving for [tex]\(B\)[/tex]:
[tex]\[
78^\circ + 8^\circ = 6B + 4B \\
86^\circ = 10B \\
B = \frac{86^\circ}{10} \\
B = 8.6^\circ
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However, this solution does not match the previously computed correct result. Let's now check the condition where:
[tex]\[
78^\circ - 4B = 6B - 8^\circ \\
78^\circ + 8^\circ = 10B \\
86^\circ = 10B \\
B = 8.6^\circ
\][/tex]
So the correct solution is:
[tex]\[
8.6^\circ
\][/tex]
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