2021 · Q48
What is (sin³θ + cos³θ)/(sinθ + cosθ) + (sin³θ − cos³θ)/(sinθ − cosθ) equal to ?
Elementary MathematicsTrigonometry
- A0
- B1
- C2
- D4
Explanation
Using a³ ± b³ = (a ± b)(a² ∓ ab + b²): the first fraction equals sin²θ − sinθcosθ + cos²θ = 1 − sinθcosθ, and the second equals sin²θ + sinθcosθ + cos²θ = 1 + sinθcosθ. Adding gives 2. This is option (c).