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If √ 3 sec 2θ = 2 and θ< 90°, find the value of cos 3θ - Mathematics

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Question

If `sqrt(3)` sec 2θ = 2 and θ< 90°, find the value of

cos 3θ

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Solution

`sqrt(3)`sec 2θ = 2

⇒ sec2θ = `(2)/sqrt(3)`

⇒ sec2θ = sec30°
⇒ 2θ = 30°
⇒ θ =15°
∴ cos3θ
= cos3 x 15°
= cos45°

= `(1)/sqrt(2)`.

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Chapter 27: Trigonometrical Ratios of Standard Angles - Exercise 27.1

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Frank Mathematics [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 27 Trigonometrical Ratios of Standard Angles
Exercise 27.1 | Q 20.2
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