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AP EAMCET · Maths · Trigonometric Ratios & Identities

If A+B+C=3π2, then cos2A+cos2B+cos2C=

  1. A 1-4sinAsinBsinC
  2. B 1+4sinAsinBsinC
  3. C 1-2sinAsinBsinC
  4. D 1+2sinAsinBsinC
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Correct Answer

(A) 1-4sinAsinBsinC

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Detailed explanation

cos2A+cos2B+cos2C =2cosA+BcosA-B+cos2C ∵cosC+cosD=2cosC+D2cosC-D2 =2cos3π2-CcosA-B+1-2sin2C ∵A+B+C=3π2 & cos2θ=1-2sin2θ =1-2sinCcosA-B-2sin2C =1-2sinCcosA-B+sin3π2-A+B ∵A+B+C=3π2 =1-2sinCcosA-B-cosA+B =1-4sinAsinBsinC…