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If 2sec
2
A=x, then the value of x is:

  1. A
    1+cosA
    1

    +
    1−cosA
    1
  2. B
    1+tanA
    1

    +
    1−sinA
    1
  3. C
    1+sinA
    1

    +
    1−sinA
    1
  4. D
    1+cotA
    1

    +
    1−cosA
    1

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let's simplify Option C:
1+sinA
1

+
1−sinA
1


Take the common denominator:

=
(1+sinA)(1−sinA)
(1−sinA)+(1+sinA)


=
1−sin
2
A
2


Since 1−sin
2
A=cos
2
A:

=
cos
2
A
2

=2sec
2
A
This perfectly matches the given expression x=2sec
2
A.

Practice this question

Try it yourself before checking the explanation above.

If 2sec
2
A=x, then the value of x is:
A
1+cosA
1

+
1−cosA
1
B
1+tanA
1

+
1−sinA
1
C
1+sinA
1

+
1−sinA
1
D
1+cotA
1

+
1−cosA
1

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