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  1. If a (tanθ + cot θ ) = 1, sinθ + cos θ = b with 0° < θ < 90°, then a relation between a and b is
    1. b² = 2 (a + 1)
    2. b² = 2 (a – 1)
    3. 2a = b² – 1
    4. 2a = b² + 1
Correct Option: C

a (tanθ + cotθ) = 1

⇒ asin θ+cos θ= 1
cos θsin θ

⇒ asin² θ + cos² θ= 1
sin θ.cos θ

⇒ sinθ . cosθ = a ....(i)
sinθ + cosθ = b
On squaring both sides,
sin²θ + cos²θ + 2 sinθ . cosθ = b²
⇒ 1 + 2a = b²
⇒ 2a = b² –1



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