If $cos A = sin^2A$, and $a sin^{12} A +b sin^{10} A + c sin^8 A + sin^6 A = 1$, then a + b + c =?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
We are given that :-
cosA = sin²A
On squaring both side ,
cos² = sin4 A
{ using sin²A + cos²A = 1 }
1 - sin²A = sin4 A
sin²A + sin4 A = 1
On cubing both side
sin12 A + 3 sin10 A + 3 sin8 A + sin6 A = 1
Compare it with the given equation ,
asin12 A + bsin10 A + csin8 A + sin6 A = 1
So, a = 1 , b = 3 & c = 3
Now,
a + b + c
= 1 + 3 + 3
= 7