Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Trigonometry

Question:

If tan 2x = cot (2x - 30°) where 2x is an acute angle find the value of x.

Options:

45°

30°

50°

60°

Correct Answer:

30°

Explanation:

We know that if tan A = cot B, then A + B = 90°

ATQ,

tan 2x = cot (2x - 30°)

⇒ 2x + 2x - 30° = 90°

⇒ 4x = 120°

⇒ x = 3