Question

If tan θ = √2 − 1, evaluate sin θ . cos θ

Answer 1

Answer:

(1 – cos2 A) cosec2 A = 1

Solution:

Taking the L.H.S,

(1 – cos2 A) cosec2 A

= (sin2 A) cosec2 A [∵ sin2 A + cos2 A = 1 ⇒1 – sin2 A = cos2 A]

= 12

= 1 = R.H.S

– Hence Proved