2022 · Q54
If x = (1+sinθ )/(cosθ ), then what is (tanθ +secθ -1)/(tanθ -secθ +1) equal to?
Elementary MathematicsTrigonometry
- A-x
- Bx
- C2x
- Dx/2
Explanation
tanθ+secθ = (1+sinθ)/cosθ = x, and (tanθ+secθ−1)/(tanθ−secθ+1) is identically tanθ+secθ (check at θ = 30°: both equal √3). Hence the expression equals x. The keyed option is B.