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      Question

      If sec a + tan a = 2, find the value of sin a. 

      A 3/5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 4/5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 3/4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 5/3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Given, sec a + tan a = 2 ..............(I)  We know that, sec² a - tan² a = 1  Or, (sec a + tan a) (sec a - tan a) = 1   So, sec a - tan a = (1/2) ...........(II)   On adding equations (I) and (II), we get;   2 sec a = 2 + (1/2) = (5/2)   Or, sec a = (5/4)   So, cos a = [1/(sec a)] = (4/5)   So, sin a = √[1 - (4/5)²] = √(9/25) = (3/5)   Hence, sin a = (3/5) 

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