If sin θ - cos θ = $\frac{7}{17}$, then find the value of sinθ + cos θ.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
Concept used :-
If (a)sinθ - (b)cosθ = c
then (a)sinθ + (b)cosθ = c
Hence, a² + b² = c² + d²
sin θ - cos θ = \(\frac{7}{17}\)
a = 1 , b = 1 & c = \(\frac{7}{17}\)
1² + 1² = ( \(\frac{7}{17}\))² + d²
on solving,
d = \(\frac{23}{17}\)
So,
sinθ + cosθ = \(\frac{23}{17}\)