Trigonometryhard · Past Paper
The maximum value of 3 sin x + 4 cos x is:
A5
B7
C1
D12
✓ Correct Answer: A — 5
The maximum value of a sin x + b cos x is sqrt(a^2 + b^2). Here, sqrt(3^2 + 4^2) = 5.
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