NDA2018MathematicsTrigonometric Ratios & IdentitiesActual
If ( - ), and ( + ) are in AP, where 1 , then what is the value of ^2 + ?
Options
- A0
- B1
- C-1
- D1/2
Correct answer
A. 0
Step-by-step solution
aligned & 2 = ( + )+ ( - ) ( + ) ( - ) = 2 ^2 - ^2 & ^2 = ^2 - ^2 & ^2 = ^2 (1- ) & ^2 = ^2 1- =1+ & 1- ^2 =1+ & ^2 + =0 aligned