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If cosec θ − cot θ = α, write the value of cosec θ + cot θ.

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If cosec θ − cot θ = α, write the value of cosec θ + cot θ.

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Solution

Given: `cosec θ-cot θ=α` 

We know that, `cosec^2θ-cot^2θ=1` 

Therefore, 

`cosec^2 θ-cot^2θ=1` 

⇒ `(cosec θ+cot θ) (cosec θ-cot θ)=1` 

⇒ `(cosecθ+cot θ )α=1` 

⇒ `(cosec θ+cot θ)=1/α`

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Chapter 11: Trigonometric Identities - VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (VSAQs) [Page 11.43]

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R.D. Sharma Mathematics [English] Class 10
Chapter 11 Trigonometric Identities
VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (VSAQs) | Q 18. | Page 11.43

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