2023 · Q71
Which of the following is/are identity/identities?
- 1(sin³θ + cos³θ)/(sin θ + cos θ) + sin θ cos θ = 1; 0 < θ < π/2.
- 21 − sin⁶θ = cos²θ(cos⁴θ + 3sin²θ).
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Elementary MathematicsTrigonometry
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
For identity 1, factor the numerator: sin³θ + cos³θ = (sinθ + cosθ)(sin²θ − sinθcosθ + cos²θ) = (sinθ + cosθ)(1 − sinθcosθ). Dividing by (sinθ + cosθ) leaves 1 − sinθcosθ, and adding sinθcosθ gives 1 — true. For identity 2, 1 − sin⁶θ = (1 − sin²θ)(1 + sin²θ + sin⁴θ) = cos²θ(1 + sin²θ + sin⁴θ); since 1 + sin²θ + sin⁴θ = cos⁴θ + 3sin²θ (substitute cos²θ = 1 − sin²θ to verify), identity 2 is also true. Both hold, so the answer is (C).