Question: when are sinx and cosx equal?
Answer: The equation sin x = cos x can also be solved by dividing through by cos x. If we put k = 0 and k = 1 we get the solutions /4 (45°) and /4 + = 5 /4 (45°+ 180°= 225°). To solve the inequality sin x > cos x we need to see which is the greater sin x or cos x on the intervals between the solutions /4 and 5 /4.