WBBSEClass XMathematicsTrigonometric Ratio of Complementary Angle02 Mark2023 Moderate

QQuestion

If tan 2A = cot(A – 30°), then find the value of sec(A + 20°)

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Answer

tan2A = cot(A − 30°),

We have tan2A = cot(A − 30°)

⇒ cot(90° − 2A) = cot(A − 30°),

⇒ (90° − 2A) = (A − 30°),

⇒ A = 40°

∴ Sec (A + 20°) = 40° + 20°

Sec (60°) = 2

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