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If sinθ+cosθ=12, then 16sin2θ+cos4θ+sin6θ is equal to:
MathematicsTrigonometric Ratios & IdentitiesJEE MainJEE Main 2021 (27 Jul Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 23
  • B -27
  • C -23
  • D 27
Solution:
1688 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: -23

sinθ+cosθ=12

sin2θ+cos2θ+2sinθcosθ=14sin2θ=-34

Now:

cos4θ=1-2sin22θ

=1-2-342

=1-2×916=-18

And sin6θ=3sin2θ-4sin32θ

=3-4sin22θ·sin2θ

=3-4916·-34

=34×-34=-916

So, 16sin2θ+cos4θ+sin6θ

=16-34-18-916=-23

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