Find 3θ if cos2θ - sin2θ = \(\frac{1}{2}\), 0° < θ < 90°
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
We know sin2θ + cos2θ=1
cos2θ=1 - sin2θ
ATQ
cos2θ - sin2θ = \(\frac{1}{2}\)
1 - sin2θ - sin2θ = \(\frac{1}{2}\)
- 2sin2θ = \(\frac{1}{2}\)-1
sin2θ =\(\frac{1}{4}\)
sinθ =\(\frac{1}{2}\) = 30°
3θ = 30×3 = 90°