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If sinα-cosα=m and sin2α=n-m2, where -2m2, then 'n' is equal to
MathematicsTrigonometric Ratios & IdentitiesAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2021 (19 Aug Shift 1)
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  • A 0
  • B 1
  • C 2
  • D -2
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The correct answer is: 1

Given that sinα-cosα=m and sin2α=n-m2, where -2m2

We know that, sin2α=2sinαcosα

2sinαcosα=n-sinα-cosα2

2sinαcosα=n-sin2α-cos2α+2sinαcosα

n=sin2α+cos2α

Now, We know that, sin2α+cos2α=1

n=1

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