If 2tan x + 3cot x = 5, then the value of $4tan^2 x + 9cot^2 x$ is :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
2tan x + 3cot x = 5
Let x = 45º
2tan 45º + 3cot 45º = 5
{ we know, tan 45º = 1 }
2 × 1 + 3× 1 = 5
5 = 5 ( satisfied )
Now,
4 tan²x + 9 tan²x
= 4 tan²45º + 9 tan²45º
= 4 × 1 + 9 × 1
= 13