Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
We have that:

Now we can find a+b

The given equation is

To solve for x, we have to subtract 8 to both sides

Now we need to get rid of -9 from the left side, and for that we do division


FIRST PARTWe need to find sin α, cos α, and cos β, tan β
α and β is located on third quadrant, sin α, cos α, and sin β, cos β are negative
Determine ratio of ∠α
Use the help of right triangle figure to find the ratio
tan α = 5/12
side in front of the angle/ side adjacent to the angle = 5/12
Draw the figure, see image attached
Using pythagorean theorem, we find the length of the hypotenuse is 13
sin α = side in front of the angle / hypotenuse
sin α = -12/13
cos α = side adjacent to the angle / hypotenuse
cos α = -5/13
Determine ratio of ∠β
sin β = -1/2
sin β = sin 210° (third quadrant)
β = 210°

SECOND PARTSolve the questions
Find sin (α + β)
sin (α + β) = sin α cos β + cos α sin β



Find cos (α - β)
cos (α - β) = cos α cos β + sin α sin β



Find tan (α - β)


Simplify the denominator


Simplify the numerator


Simplify the fraction

There isn't a rectangular prism. Guess 12.