Question 28 of 50intermediate🔧 ApplyLong Answer4 marks
Prove that:
Correct Answer
L.H.S.
Using the identity and :
Therefore,
Now, , so
Therefore,
Hence proved.
Exercise: EXERCISE 3.3 | Q: 11 | (Page 25)
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Explanation
This question tests the application of cosine addition and subtraction formulas. The key insight is that when we subtract from , the terms cancel out, leaving only .
Students must also recall that since lies in the second quadrant where sine is positive.
This follows the same pattern as Example 15 in the textbook which proves .
Solution Steps
Step 1: Apply cosine addition formula:
Step 2: Apply cosine subtraction formula:
Step 3: Subtract the two expressions: terms cancel, leaving
Step 4: Evaluate
Step 5: Simplify: