Question

    If tan A = √5 – 2, then the value of tan A - cot A = ?

    A -2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B √5+2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C -4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 2√5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    If tan A = √5 – 2 then the value of cot A = 1/tan A = 1/√5 – 2 Now rationalising, => cot A = (1/√5 – 2) x [(√5 + 2)/(√5 + 2)] => cot A = √5 + 2 So, tan A - cot A = (√5 – 2) - (√5 + 2) = -4

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