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If cosθ + sinθ = √2 cosθ, prove that : cosθ – sinθ = √2sinθ. |
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Answer» We have, (cosθ + sinθ) = √2cosθ By squaring both sides, (cosθ + sinθ)2 = 2cos2θ ⇒ cos2θ + sin2θ + 2sinθcosθ = 2 cos2θ (∵ (a + b)2 = a2 + b2 + 2ab) ⇒ sin2θ = cos2θ − 2sinθcosθ ⇒ 2sin2θ = cos2θ − 2sinθcosθ + sin2θ ⇒ (cosθ − sinθ)2 = 2sin2θ ⇒ cosθ − sinθ = √2sinθ (By taking squaring root of both sides) Hence Proved. |
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