Express 4sin(x)+6cos(x) in terms of Rsin(x+a) where R and a are constants to be determined (a should be given in rad).

R=sqrt(42)=6.48...a=arcos(4/sqrt(42))=0.905...Rsin(x+a)=6.48sin(x+0.905)

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