2020 · Q64
What is the value of (1 - 2sin²θcos²θ)/(sin⁴θ + cos⁴θ) + 4 equal to?
Elementary MathematicsTrigonometry
- A0
- B1
- C2
- D5
Explanation
sin⁴θ + cos⁴θ = (sin²θ + cos²θ)² − 2sin²θcos²θ = 1 − 2sin²θcos²θ, which is exactly the numerator. So the fraction equals 1, and adding 4 gives 5. Hence the whole expression is the constant 5 for every θ.