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JEE Main · Mathematics · Trigonometric Ratios & Identities
In a triangle ABC , the tangents of angles A and B are given by A =...
In a triangle , the tangents of angles and are given by and , where . If , then the value of is:
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Correct answer
B.
Step-by-step solution
In any triangle , , which implies .
Taking the tangent on both sides:
Using the tangent addition formula:
Substitute the given values and :
Now, substitute these into the expression for :
We are given that . Equating the two expressions:
Cross-multiplying yields:
Rearranging the terms to form a cubic equation:
By trial and error, testing small integer values:
For : .
Thus, is a root. Factoring out gives:
The quadratic factor has a discriminant , so it has no real roots.
Therefore, the only real solution is , which satisfies the condition .
Answer:
Taking the tangent on both sides:
Using the tangent addition formula:
Substitute the given values and :
Now, substitute these into the expression for :
We are given that . Equating the two expressions:
Cross-multiplying yields:
Rearranging the terms to form a cubic equation:
By trial and error, testing small integer values:
For : .
Thus, is a root. Factoring out gives:
The quadratic factor has a discriminant , so it has no real roots.
Therefore, the only real solution is , which satisfies the condition .
Answer: