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  1. If cosecθ + sinθ = 5/2, then the value of (cosecθ – sinθ) is :
    1. -
      3
      2
    2. 3
      2
    3. -
      3
      2
    4. 3
      2
Correct Option: B

cosecθ + sinθ =
5
2

1
+ sinθ =
5
2sinθ

1 + sinθ
=
5
2sinθ

⇒ 2 sin²θ + 2 = 5sinθ
⇒ 2 sin2θ – 5 sinθ + 2 = 0
⇒ 2 sin2θ – 4 sinθ – sinθ + 2 = 0
⇒ 2 sinθ (sinθ – 2) – 1 (sinθ – 2) = 0
⇒ (2 sinθ – 1) (sinθ – 2) = 0
⇒ 2 sinθ – 1 = 0
⇒ 2 sinθ = 1
⇒ sinθ =
1
because sinθ ≠ 2
2

⇒ cosecθ = 2
∴ cosecθ – sinθ = 2 –
1
=
3
22



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