If sin 3θ = cos (θ - 2°), where 3θ and (θ - 2°) are both acute angles, then θ = ?

Given, we know that


sin θ = cos(90° - θ)


Replacing θ by 3θ


sin(3θ) = cos(90° - 3θ)


cos(θ - 2°) = cos(90° - 3θ)


[ Given, sin 3θ = cos(θ - 2°)]


θ - 2° = 90° - 3θ


4θ = 92°


θ = 23°

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