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If (tan θ + cot θ) = 5 then (tan^2θ + cot^2θ) = ?

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Question

If (tan θ + cot θ) = 5 then (tan2θ + cot2θ) = ?

Options

  • 27

  • 25

  • 24

  • 23

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Solution

23

Explanation:

(tan θ + cot θ)2 = 52

⇒ tan2θ + cot2θ + 2 tan θ cot θ = 25

⇒ tan2θ + cot2θ + 2 = 25

⇒ tan2θ + cot2θ = 23

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Chapter 10: Trignometric Ratios - MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS (MCQ) [Page 556]

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R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics [English] Class 10
Chapter 10 Trignometric Ratios
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS (MCQ) | Q 8. | Page 556
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