If sin x = 1/2, then find the value of (sec4x + cosec4x) - (tan4x +cot4x).
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
We are given that :-
sin x = \(\frac{1}{2}\)
{ we know, sin30º = \(\frac{1}{2}\) }
So, x = 30º
Now,
( sec4 x + cosec4 x ) - ( tan4 x + cot4 x )
= ( sec4 30º + cosec4 30º ) - ( tan4 30º + cot4 30º )
= ( \(\frac{16}{9}\) + 16 ) - ( \(\frac{1}{9}\) + 9 )
= ( \(\frac{160 }{9}\) ) - ( \(\frac{82}{9}\) )
= \(\frac{78}{9}\)
= \(\frac{26}{3}\)