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Using the formula :

cos A+B = cos A cos B - sin A sinB, prove that the value of cos 75∘= 3-122.

Hint : Take A = 45∘, B = 30∘.


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Solution

Step 1:-Verify that L.H.S and R.H.S

cos A+B = cos A cos B - sin A sinB,

∠A = 45∘and ∠B = 30∘

Step 2:- Prove that, cos 75∘ = 3-122

∴ cos A+B = cos A cos B - sin A sinB,

cos 45∘+30∘ = cos 45∘ cos 30∘- sin 45∘ sin 30∘

cos 75∘ = 12Γ—32 - 12Γ—12

= 322 - 122

= 3-122

Hence, cos 75∘= 3-122proved.


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