If , where 0° < Ø < 90°, then what is the value of (cos2Ø - sin3Ø+ cosec2Ø)?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e.
(sin2Ø - 3sinØ + 2)/cos2Ø = 1
(sin2Ø - 3sinØ + 2) = cos2Ø
(sin2Ø - 3sinØ + 2) = 1 - sin2Ø
2 sin2Ø - 3sinØ + 1 = 0
2sin2Ø - 2sinØ - sinØ + 1 = 0
2sinØ((sinØ - 1) - 1(sinØ - 1) = 0
(2sinØ - 1) (sinØ - 1) = 0
sinØ = 1, sinØ = 1/2
Ø = 900 (Not possible), Ø = 300
cos2Ø - sin3Ø + cosec2Ø = cos600 - sin900 + cosec600
= 1/2 - 1 + (2/√3)(√3/√3)
= -1/2 + 2√3/3
= (-3 + 4√3)/6