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If 2 sin A – 1 = 0, show that: sin 3A = 3 sin A – 4 sin3 A - Mathematics

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If 2 sin A – 1 = 0, show that: sin 3A = 3 sin A – 4 sin3 A

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Solution

2 sin A − 1 = 0

`=> sin A = 1/2`

We know `sin 30^circ = 1/2`

So, A = 30°

L.H.S. = sin 3 A = sin 90° = 1

R.H.S. = 3 sin A – 4 sin3 A

= 3 sin 30° – 4 sin3 30°

= `3(1/2) - 4(1/2)^3`

= `3/2 - 1/2`

= 1

L.H.S. = R.H.S.

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Chapter 21: Trigonometrical Identities - Exercise 21 (E) [Page 332]

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Selina Mathematics [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 21 Trigonometrical Identities
Exercise 21 (E) | Q 6.1 | Page 332
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Chapter 18 Trigonometry
Exercise 2 | Q 30
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