Right triangles and trigonometric expressions: ACT Math Practice Question

Try the following ACT math practice question that tests your understanding of evaluating trigonometric expressions in the context of right triangles.

In the right triangle $ABC$ shown below, what is the value of $1 – \cos^2{A} – \cos^2{B}$ ?

1. $\quad -1$
2. $\quad \displaystyle -\frac{1}{2}$
3. $\quad \displaystyle \hskip 0.8em 0$
4. $\quad \displaystyle \hskip 0.8em 1$
5. $\quad \displaystyle \hskip 0.6em \frac{1}{2}$

Choice C

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