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A is an angle in the fourth quadrant. If satisfies the trigonometric equation $3\left(3-\tan ^{2} \mathrm{~A}-\cot \mathrm{A}\right)^{2}=1$.
Which one of the following is a value of A?
MathematicsTrigonometric EquationsNDANDA 2018 (Phase 2)
Options:
  • A $300^{\circ}$
  • B $315^{\circ}$
  • C $330^{\circ}$
  • D $345^{\circ}$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $300^{\circ}$
Checking through options $300^{\circ}=-60^{\circ}$
So, $3\left[3-\tan ^{2}\left(-60^{\circ}\right)-\cot \left(-60^{\circ}\right)\right]^{2}$
$=3\left[3-3+\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\right]^{2}=3 \times \frac{1}{3}=1$

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