2025 · Q43
If cosecθ - sinθ = p and secθ - cosθ = q, then what is p sinθ + q cosθ equal to?
Elementary MathematicsTrigonometry
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Explanation
p=cosec(theta)-sin(theta)=cos^2(theta)/sin(theta), so p*sin(theta)=cos^2(theta). Similarly q=sec(theta)-cos(theta)=sin^2(theta)/cos(theta) gives q*cos(theta)=sin^2(theta). Sum: cos^2(theta)+sin^2(theta)=1. Writing p,q with common denominators is the move.