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(1-\sin A+\cos A)^{2}$ is equal to
MathematicsTrigonometric Ratios & IdentitiesNDANDA 2015 (Phase 2)
Options:
  • A $2(1-\cos A)(1+\sin A)$
  • B $2(1-\sin A)(1+\cos A)$
  • C $2(1-\cos A)(1-\sin A)$
  • D None of the above
Solution:
2058 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $2(1-\sin A)(1+\cos A)$
$(1-\sin A+\cos A)^{2}$
$=1+\sin ^{2} A+\cos ^{2} A-2 \sin A$
$\quad-2 \sin A \cdot \cos A+2 \cos A$
$=2-2 \sin A-2 \sin A \cos A+2 \cos A$
$=2(1-\sin A)+2 \cos A(1-\sin A)$
$=2(1+\cos A)(1-\sin A)$
$\therefore \quad$ Option (b) is correct.

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