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Aptitude · Q331

Trigonometry

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 331

Q331

The value of tan2θ + cot2θ - sec2θcosec2θ is equal to:

A.
-2
Answer
B.
1
C.
0
D.
-1

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
tan2θ + cot2θ - sec2θ.cosec2θ
Put θ = 45°
= tan245° + cot245° - sec245°.cosec245°
= 1 + 1 - (√2)2.(√2)2
= 2 - 4
= -2