If tanθ - cotθ = 0°, 0° < θ < 90°
then, find the value of sin2θ + sec2θ.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
tanθ - cotθ = 0° (only possible when tanθ = cotθ)
So, the θ must be 45°.
So,
sin2θ + sec2θ = (\(\frac{1}{\sqrt {2}}\))2+(\(\sqrt {2}\))2
= \(\frac{1}{2}\) + 2 = \(\frac{5}{2}\)