If sin A = \(\frac{4}{5}\) and sin B = \(\frac{15}{17}\), what is the value of sin (A - B)?

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  1. \(-\frac{32}{45}\)
  2. \(-\frac{13}{85}\)
  3. \(\frac{13}{85}\)
  4. \(\frac{32}{45}\)

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Option 2 : \(-\frac{13}{85}\)
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Given:

sin A = \(\frac{4}{5}\) and sin B = \(\frac{15}{17}\)

Concept used:

sin (A - B) = sinAcosB - cosAsinB

Calculation:

sin A = \(\frac{4}{5}\)

So, cos A = \(\frac{3}{5}\)

Again,

sin B = \(\frac{15}{17}\)

So, cos B = \(\frac{8}{17}\)

Now,

sin (A - B) = sinAcosB - cosAsinB

⇒ \(\frac{4}{5}\) × \(\frac{8}{17}\) - \(\frac{3}{5}\) × \(\frac{15}{17}\)

⇒ \(\frac{32}{85}\) - \(\frac{45}{85}\)

⇒ \(\frac{13}{85}\)

∴ The required answer is \(-\frac{13}{85}\).

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