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If tan θ – sin^2θ = cos^2θ, then show that sin^2θ = 1/2.

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Question

If tan θ – sin2θ = cos2θ, then show that `sin^2θ = 1/2`.

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Solution

tan θ – sin2θ = cos2θ   ...[Given]

∴ tan θ = sin2θ + cos2θ

∴ tan θ = 1   ...[∵ sin2θ + cos2θ = 1]

But, tan 45° = 1

∴ tan θ = tan 45°

∴ θ = 45°

sin2θ = sin245°

= `(1/sqrt(2))^2`

= `1/2`

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