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In ΔABC, a(cos2B + cos2C) + cos A(c cos C + b cos B) = ? -

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In ΔABC, a(cos2B + cos2C) + cos A(c cos C + b cos B) = ?

Options

  • 0

  • a

  • b

  • c

MCQ

Solution

a

Explanation:

a(cos2 B + cos2 C) + cosA (c cos C + b cos B)

= a cos2 B + a cos2 C + c cos A cos C+ b cos A cos B 

= cos B(a cos B + b cos A) + cos C(a cos C+ c cos A)

= c cos B + b cos C   ....(by projection rule]

= a   ...[by projection rule]

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