JEE Main & Advanced Mathematics Trigonometric Identities Question Bank Fundamental trigonometrical ratios and functions, Trigonometrical ratio of allied angles

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    If \[A\] lies in the second quadrant and \[3\tan A+4=0,\] the value of \[2\cot A-5\cos A+\sin A\]is equal to [Pb. CET 2000]

    A) \[\frac{-53}{10}\]

    B) \[\frac{-7}{10}\]

    C) \[\frac{7}{10}\]

    D) \[\frac{23}{10}\]

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    \[3\,\tan A+4=0\,\Rightarrow \,\tan A=-\frac{4}{3}\] \[\Rightarrow \,\,\sin A\,=\pm \,\frac{\tan A}{\sqrt{1+{{\tan }^{2}}A}}=\pm \frac{-4/3}{\sqrt{1+16/9}}=\frac{4}{5}\]   \[(\because \,\,A\] is in 2nd quadrant) and \[\cos \,A=-\frac{3}{5}\]. Thus, \[2\cot A-5\cos A+\sin A\]            \[=2\,\left( -\frac{3}{4} \right)-5\,\left( -\frac{3}{5} \right)+\frac{4}{5}=\frac{23}{10}\].


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