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Sin4 θ − cos4 θ is equal to ______.

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Question

sin4 θ − cos4 θ is equal to ______.

Options

  • sin2 θ − 1

  • 1 + cos2 θ

  • 2 sin2 θ − 1

  • 1 − cos2 θ

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Solution

sin4 θ - cos4 θ is equal to 2 sin2 θ − 1.

Explanation:

Solving,

⇒ sin4 θ − cos4 θ

⇒ (sin2 θ + cos2 θ)(sin2 θ − cos2 θ)

Substituting, sin2 θ + cos2 θ = 1, we get:

⇒ 1 × (sin2 θ − cos2 θ)

⇒ sin2 θ − cos2 θ

⇒ sin2 θ − (1 − sin2 θ)

⇒ sin2 θ + sin2 θ − 1

⇒ 2 sin2 θ − 1

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Chapter 21: Trigonometrical Identities - EXERCISE 21 (A) [Page 332]

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Selina Concise Mathematics [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 21 Trigonometrical Identities
EXERCISE 21 (A) | Q 1. (a) | Page 332
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