Simplify the following expression.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. tan
⇒
the terms 1 − 2sin2θ and 2cos2θ − 1 are the same because of the Pythagorean identity:
⇒ sin2θ + cos2θ = 1
Thus, 1 − 2sin2θ = 2cos2θ − 1
So, sinθ/cosθ = tanθ