2024 · Q12
What is (1 + tanα tanβ)² + (tanα − tanβ)² equal to?
Elementary MathematicsTrigonometry
- Atan²α tan²β
- Bsec²α sec²β
- Ctan²α cot²β
- Dsec²α tan²β
Explanation
Expand: (1+tanαtanβ)² + (tanα−tanβ)² = 1 + 2tanαtanβ + tan²αtan²β + tan²α − 2tanαtanβ + tan²β. The cross terms cancel, leaving 1 + tan²α + tan²β + tan²αtan²β = (1+tan²α)(1+tan²β). Since 1+tan² = sec², this equals sec²αsec²β — option B.