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If sin6θ+cos6θ+kcos22θ=1, then k is equal to
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Options:
  • A 12tan22θ
  • B 14tan22θ
  • C 4cot22θ
  • D 34tan22θ
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 34tan22θ
sin2θ+cos2θsin4θ-sin2θcos2θ+cos4θ+kcos22θ=1
or sin2θ+cos2θ2-3sin2θcos2θ+kcos22θ=1
or 1-3sin2θcos2θ+kcos22θ=1
or kcos22θ=3sin2θcos2θ
or kcos22θ=342sinθcosθ2
or kcos22θ=34sin22θ
or k=34tan22θ

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