Why does #cos(x) = sin(90-x)# for #x# such that #0°<x<90°#? Trigonometry 1 Answer Nghi N · Monzur R. May 20, 2017 Use trig identity: #sin (a - b) = sin acos b - sin bcos a# In this case: #sin (90 - x) = sin 90cos x - sin xcos 90# Unit circle --> #sin 90 = 1, and cos 90 = 0.# Therefore: #sin (90 - x) = cos x#. Proved. Answer link Related questions How do I determine the molecular shape of a molecule? What is the lewis structure for co2? What is the lewis structure for hcn? How is vsepr used to classify molecules? What are the units used for the ideal gas law? How does Charle's law relate to breathing? What is the ideal gas law constant? How do you calculate the ideal gas law constant? How do you find density in the ideal gas law? Does ideal gas law apply to liquids? Impact of this question 5966 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License