If 2sin(3x - 15)° = 1, 0° < (3x - 15 ) < 90°, then find the value of cos2 (2x + 15)° + cot2 (x + 15)°.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e.
Given :
2sin(3x - 15)° = 1 and
0° < (3x - 15 ) < 90°
Calculations :
⇒ 2sin(3x - 15)° = 1
⇒ sin(3x - 15)° = 1/2
⇒ 3x - 15 = sin-1(1/2)
⇒ 3x - 15 = 30
⇒ 3x = 45
⇒ x = 15°
Now, put the value of x in the equation given below
⇒ cos2 (2x + 15)° + cot2 (x + 15)°
⇒ cos2 (2(15) + 15)° + cot2 (15 + 15)°
⇒ cos2(45)° + cot2 (15 + 15)°
⇒
⇒ 1/2 + 3
⇒ 7/2.