Trigonometryhard · Past Paper

If tan θ + cot θ = 2, find the value of tan²θ + cot²θ.

A2
B4
C1
D0

✓ Correct Answer: A2

Squaring: (tan+cot)² = tan²+cot²+2(tan*cot) = 4. Since tan*cot=1, tan²+cot² = 4-2 = 2.

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